Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer / Technical Services Supervisor

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer who thrives at the intersection of engineering leadership, operations, and system reliability? This is a high-visibility opportunity to own and shape the performance of a modern electric system while making a direct, lasting impact on the communities you serve.

As Technical Services Supervisor, you will serve as the technical authority for substations, SCADA, distribution automation, metering, and system reliability programs. You will lead talented technical teams, guide critical infrastructure decisions, and play a key role during system events and emergencies—ensuring safe, reliable, and resilient power delivery.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Strategic & Hands-On: Balance engineering leadership with real-world operational impact
• Broad Technical Exposure: Substations, SCADA, AMI, automation, and system planning
• Mission-Driven Work: Support long-term system ownership and service to rural communities
• Leadership Opportunity: Directly manage and mentor technical and field professionals
• Stability with Challenge: Long-term infrastructure stewardship with complex, evolving technology

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical leadership and operational oversight for substations, SCADA systems, distribution automation, metering, and system reliability programs
• Ensure electric system safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance through proper maintenance, inspection, and rapid issue resolution
• Serve as a key technical leader during outages, emergencies, and storm restoration efforts, including duty supervisor rotation

• Oversee planning, operation, and support for substations, breakers, reclosers, voltage regulators, transformers, capacitor banks, and T&D systems
• Direct and manage SCADA systems, including servers, databases, HMIs, communications, load management, and field integration
• Guide deployment and performance of distribution automation technologies and AMI/metering systems for residential and commercial services

• Lead and coordinate Systems Engineers, Substation Foremen, Substation Technicians, and AMI/SCADA Technicians
• Act as the technical escalation point for voltage complaints, transformer performance, load balancing, and power quality investigations
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, and Field Services to align design, construction, and maintenance activities

• Ensure all engineering designs, construction practices, and maintenance activities meet safety, regulatory, and engineering standards
• Apply advanced knowledge of RUS specifications, NESC, and cooperative service rules to system decisions and improvements

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited) plus 5+ years of electric utility experience
• – or –
• 10+ years of equivalent utility system experience
• Strong working knowledge of utility substations, distribution systems, SCADA, and AMI
• Proven troubleshooting ability and deep understanding of power quality and system performance
• Hands-on and supervisory expertise in switching procedures and maintenance standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage members, regulators, and internal teams
• Willingness to work extended or irregular hours during outages and emergencies

• Experience with distribution, substation, and transmission standards
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

Work Environment & Culture

This role offers a dynamic blend of office-based engineering, field oversight, and system operations. You will work directly with substations, distribution facilities, and outdoor job sites, with occasional travel and overnight training. Emergency response and storm restoration participation are essential aspects of the role.

You’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven organization that values long-term system ownership, technical excellence, and community impact. The position provides wide-ranging exposure across engineering, automation, SCADA, and planning—empowering you to directly influence electric system reliability, performance, and service quality for the communities you support.

*On site in Warsaw, VA - vehicle provided from the office to site visits!*

Book time with me to discuss the position further if you have the necessary experience!

Anna Johnson - https://talentassistant.actalentservices.com/assistant/bookings/wwadAhwa

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

The pay range for this position is $40.08 - $84.13/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.