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Sr Substation Engineer PE

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Compensation
$45–60/hr
Location
Remote · US
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior Substation Engineer works in the substation department, completing utility customer projects with minimum direction and collaborating with in-house and client engineers and designers. The role leads substation projects, coordinates work, and provides guidance to lower-level employees. It develops project scopes and designs, reviews construction documents for code compliance, and supports project planning, materials, and site information gathering.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Substation Project Scoping, nice to haveOne-Line Diagrams, nice to haveSubstation Drawing Review, nice to haveCode Compliance, nice to haveLightning Protection, nice to haveGrounding, nice to haveEquipment Replacement and Repair, nice to haveProject Leadership, nice to haveWork Coordination, nice to haveCorrective Action, nice to haveStandards Development, nice to haveProject Planning, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Sr Substation Engineer

The position falls within the substation department of the organization. The engineer will work to complete projects that support our utility customer with minimum direction. They will work with in-house and client engineers and designers. They will provide training and guidance to lower-level engineers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop project scopes, one-line diagrams, and estimates for substation projects

  • Review substation construction drawings such as electrical arrangements, plan and section views, grounding, cable and conduit drawings, and other project documents and verify compliance with appropriate codes and standards

  • Engineer and design lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement and repair for substations

  • Make necessary changes and corrections to drawings and documentation

  • Verify the proper use of equipment and material according to project documentation standards and codes

  • Verify that material and equipment are ordered and delivered on time for substation construction

  • Travel to project sites for walk downs and gathering information to develop the correct requirements for the projects to scope and develop substations

  • Function as a project lead for substation projects

  • Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities of others within the work group, team, department, or those external to complete substation projects

  • Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees

  • Identify and initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met

  • Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects

  • Promote engineering professionalism and standards

  • Develop, recommends, and implement plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements that include all scheduling, resources, and cont information for complex engineering

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,127 open Substation Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$45–60/hr
  • US median$48–60/hr34 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $52.50/hr, is 7% below the US median midpoint ($56/hr) — in the middle half of Substation Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,127 open Substation Engineer jobs across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Substation Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 15 years (1,051 postings).
Education
615 of the 1,127 open Substation Engineer jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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