| Location | Raleigh, NC |
| Salary | $32–$60 Per Hour |
Substation Design Technician
Raleigh, NC | Hybrid (3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote)
About the Opportunity
Join a highly respected Power Delivery team supporting critical infrastructure projects that help keep communities and industries connected. This is an exciting opportunity for a Substation Design Technician who wants to work on challenging utility projects while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.
Whether you"re looking to build on your existing substation design experience or take the next step in your career, you"ll have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced engineers and designers, develop specialized technical expertise, and contribute to projects that directly impact the reliability of the electrical grid.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Substation Design Technician to support the design and development of high-voltage utility substation projects. In this role, you"ll work closely with engineers, designers, and multidisciplinary project teams to develop detailed construction drawing packages and support the execution of projects from initial design through construction and commissioning.
The ideal candidate enjoys technical problem-solving, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is interested in growing their expertise within the power and utility industry.
Key Responsibilities
Develop detailed substation design packages, including:
General arrangement drawings
Equipment layouts and elevations
Grounding and lightning protection plans
Conduit, cable tray, and raceway layouts
Bills of material
Produce high-quality, construction-ready drawing packages for utility substation projects.
Support engineering calculations related to:
Ground grid design
Conductor and bus sizing
Cable sizing and routing
AC/DC auxiliary systems
Assist with design reviews and quality checks to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
Coordinate with Protection & Control, Civil, Structural, and Design teams to develop integrated project solutions.
Participate in site visits to gather field data, verify existing conditions, and support construction and commissioning activities.
Collaborate with contractors, clients, and project teams to resolve design and constructability issues.
Qualifications
Required
Preferred
Why Join This Team?
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.
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