Substation Engineering

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSubstation EngineerLocation: Remote with hybrid training

Preferred Regions: OH, PA, MI, IN, KY, WV (drivable to Independence, OH)

Employment Type: Full-time, direct hire

About the RoleThe Substation Engineer leads design for medium to highvoltage power projects (12kV–345kV), owning drawing packages from feasibility through IFC. This role includes protection and control coordination, grounding design, equipment selection, and mentoring junior engineers. Tool familiarity can be developed during onboarding; the focus is on design substance.Key ResponsibilitiesLead design of substation and MV/HV power systemsProduce oneline and threeline diagrams, AC/DC elementaries, grounding studies, lightning protection, duct banks, and station layoutsDevelop equipment schedules, elevations, clearances, and foundation/steel coordinationOversee 30/60/90 and IFC drawing packagesSupport proposals and roughorderofmagnitude estimatesCollaborate with designbuild subcontractorsMentor junior engineersEnsure compliance with NESC and IEEE standardsRequired QualificationsBSEE or EET5–12 years of electrical power engineering experienceDemonstrated design experience: onelines, grounding, P&C, relay settings, NESC complianceAbility to independently run projectsPE is a plus but not requiredPreferred BackgroundSubstation or protection engineer at utilities or consultanciesMV distribution designers seeking an HV growth pathFamiliarity with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, WinIGS, AutoCAD, or Revit (coachability emphasized)