Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer (Substation)

Location: Lake Mary, FL (Greater Orlando)

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer grads to join a growing Substation Engineering team in Lake Mary, FL. This position is ideal for recent graduates from an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program who are interested in power systems, utility infrastructure, and substation design.

Working alongside experienced engineers and project managers, you will support the design and engineering of high-voltage substations for utility and renewable energy clients across the United States. This role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and strong career growth opportunities within the power delivery industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of high-voltage substations ranging from 69kV to 500kV.
• Assist with physical layouts, grounding systems, protection and control systems, and electrical equipment arrangements.
• Perform engineering calculations, including short-circuit studies, voltage drop analysis, and grounding calculations.
• Develop and review one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and construction drawings.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, environmental, and design teams to support project execution.
• Assist with technical specifications, bills of material, and construction packages.
• Support engineering reports, design calculations, and project documentation.
• Participate in project meetings with engineers, project managers, and utility clients.
• Maintain organized project records and adhere to quality assurance standards.
• Learn and apply IEEE, NEC, and NESC standards to engineering designs.
• Participate in technical training and mentorship programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor"s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

• 0-2 years of electrical and design engineering experience.

• Coursework/Track related to Power such as:

• Power Systems Analysis

• Power Systems Protection

• Energy Delivery Systems

• Power Lab

• Strong interest in power systems, utility engineering, and substation design.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT certification or ability to obtain within the first year of employment.

• Internship, co-op, research, or capstone project experience related to:

• Power Systems

• Utilities

• Renewable Energy

• Transmission & Distribution

• Substation Engineering

• Exposure to AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or similar engineering software.

• Familiarity with NEC and NESC standards.

• Experience with Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor, or other 3D modeling software.

• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Mary, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Mary,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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