Substation Design Engineer

Substation Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Substation Design Engineer to conduct engineering studies and perform design calculations for the installation of new and replacement substation equipment. This role involves performing physical substation engineering design, including creating general arrangement, electrical plan, and section view drawings, as well as cable and conduit plans, grounding plans, raceway plans, shielding plans, and bus work calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical substation engineering design tasks.
• Create or review foundation and structural designs.
• Develop bill of materials.
• Evaluate geotechnical analysis information and apply it to substation designs.
• Design or evaluate site civil plans specific to site grading, access, drainage, soil erosion, and sediment control.
• Create material lists and takeoffs from engineering designs.
• Understand, follow, and apply industry standards to engineering designs.
• Iteratively work to achieve the best design outcome considering cost, project scope, constructability, and consistency with existing practices.
• Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
• Manage project documents and records.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of applicable experience (Substation, industrial PLC/electrical, T-line, protection & controls)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to engineers, operations, construction crews, and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work cross-functionally with planning, protection, construction, and field personnel, as well as external contractors and vendors

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• EIT or PE certification is a plus

Work Environment

• The role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and requires working in the office five days per week with a standard 40-hour workweek. Occasionally, the engineer may need to visit field sites with coworkers, utilizing a company vehicle.
• The work environment supports grid modernization and energy transition efforts, providing long-term project ownership and career growth opportunities, while maintaining work-life balance in a collaborative engineering environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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 Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 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.