Telecom Engineer

Actalent; Tulsa (OK); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering services provider is seeking a highly motivated Sr Telecom Substation Engineer with a PE license. This fully remote role involves designing, overseeing, and managing substation electrical projects. Responsibilities include developing engineering packages, preparing construction drawings, and leading cross-functional teams. The position offers a competitive pay range of $62.50 - $86.54/hr along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) retirement plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong background in Substation Electrical engineering.
• Experience with telecommunications functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering and construction work packages for projects.
• Prepare and review substation and telecom construction drawings.
• Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies for project success.

Skills

Substation Electrical Engineering

Telecommunications

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

Sr Telecom Substation Engineer. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer with a Professional Engineer (PE) license. The candidate should have a strong background in Substation Electrical Substation and telecommunications functions to support the design and integration of power distribution and telecom network infrastructure. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, code-compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions for critical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering and construction work packages, BOM, and documentation for new installations, upgrades, and maintenance projects, including fiber optics, SCADA, RTU, and LAN/WAN systems.
• Prepare and review substation and telecom construction drawings such as one-line diagrams, schematics, front views, and wiring diagrams.
• Design, mark-up and oversee detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Redesign electrical and physical drawings/documentation using engineering software like AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and other design tools.
• Prepare and review substation construction drawings such as electrical arrangements, plan and section views, grounding, cable, and conduit drawings.
• Review and conduct studies such as lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement and repair for substations.
• Conduct studies such as battery sizing, AC and DC station service sizing, voltage drop, and CT saturation.
• Coordinate with clients, internal/external teams, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies for successful project execution.
• Conduct site surveys and inspections to assess existing infrastructure, including feasibility studies, risk analyses, and identify engineering requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of client files and design modifications.
• Manage and design multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensure compliance with ANSI, NESC, NEC, IEEE, and utility-specific standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers or other team members.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62.50 - $86.54/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

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.

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