Actalent
Job Title: Protection and Control Designer
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Job Description This role is essential within the Substation Department, where the designer will be responsible for developing electrical construction drawings for substations and mentoring lower-level designers. The position supports critical engineering initiatives that improve how companies serve the world.
Responsibilities
Create drawings for projects using the latest standards.
Implement part naming and numbering conventions, and manage file naming and protocols.
Utilize Vault and ProjectWise for project documentation to track design modifications and new designs.
Handle complex projects with minimum supervision.
Coordinate with team members from other departments involved in a design project.
Mentor less experienced designers.
Check and validate project drawings and those of peers and subordinates.
Create and modify single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC & DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation.
Design protection schemes for breaker controls, line relaying, bus relaying, and both internal and external station communications.
Essential Skills
Four plus years of experience designing schematics, wiring diagrams, single line diagrams, and schematics.
Four plus years of electrical design experience using MicroStation and AutoCAD.
Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent experience and/or education.
Work Environment The work environment involves using advanced technologies such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation. The role requires collaboration with professionals across various departments, necessitating a collaborative and communicative work style.
Job Type & Location Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.
Benefits
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)
Workplace Type Fully remote position.
Application Deadline Anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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Job Description This role is essential within the Substation Department, where the designer will be responsible for developing electrical construction drawings for substations and mentoring lower-level designers. The position supports critical engineering initiatives that improve how companies serve the world.
Responsibilities
Create drawings for projects using the latest standards.
Implement part naming and numbering conventions, and manage file naming and protocols.
Utilize Vault and ProjectWise for project documentation to track design modifications and new designs.
Handle complex projects with minimum supervision.
Coordinate with team members from other departments involved in a design project.
Mentor less experienced designers.
Check and validate project drawings and those of peers and subordinates.
Create and modify single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC & DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation.
Design protection schemes for breaker controls, line relaying, bus relaying, and both internal and external station communications.
Essential Skills
Four plus years of experience designing schematics, wiring diagrams, single line diagrams, and schematics.
Four plus years of electrical design experience using MicroStation and AutoCAD.
Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent experience and/or education.
Work Environment The work environment involves using advanced technologies such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation. The role requires collaboration with professionals across various departments, necessitating a collaborative and communicative work style.
Job Type & Location Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.
Benefits
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)
Workplace Type Fully remote position.
Application Deadline Anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Actalent by 2x
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