An Electrical Substation Engineer is responsible for substation design including schematic development, physical layouts, equipment, and construction cost estimates.
Substation Engineer Rust Belt Recruiting•4.4 Independence, OH Job Details Full-time $100,000•$120,000 a year 12 hours ago Qualifications Power circuit design CAD software Construction detail documentation Schematic design Coordinating with subcontractors on construction projects Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Technical documentation 5 years Bachelor of Science Load flow analysis Structural foundation design Utility electrical systems Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology Regulatory compliance Design development project phase Construction document project phase Electrical drafting for utility infrastructure projects System design for system development Team development Revit Electrical load calculations High-voltage electrical systems Proposal writing Managing engineering teams Electrical Engineering Technology Cost analysis Electrical control systems Engineering Technology Electrical protection systems
Mentoring Full Job Description Title:
Substation Engineer Shift:
Standard First Shift (Full-Time, Exempt)
Salary:
$100,000•$120,000 per year + Bonus (commensurate with experience)
Substation Engineer Role:
The Substation Engineer exists to lead medium•to high-voltage power engineering design and serve as a primary technical anchor for complex utility and industrial power delivery projects nationwide. This role ensures high-quality design execution, regulatory compliance, and seamless client delivery from initial feasibility through final construction documentation.
Substation Engineer Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end physical and electrical design for utility and industrial substations ranging from 12kV to 345kV Deliver complete single-line diagrams, three-line AC/DC elementaries, and station elevation layouts Conduct power system calculations including ground grid analysis, short circuit studies, protective device coordination, load flow, and lightning protection plans Direct multi-discipline engineering teams to produce complete drawing packages across Schematic Design, Design Development, and 30/60/90 IFC milestones Provide technical oversight for protection and control (P&C) systems, structural steel layouts, civil foundation coordination, and high-voltage equipment selection Collaborate directly with clients, executive leaders, and design-build subcontractors to resolve construction inquiries and evaluate field conditions Assist with technical proposal development and project cost estimation Mentor junior engineers and assign project tasks to build team capability while enforcing internal quality standards Perform domestic site visits and field investigations to document existing conditions and support project commissioning efforts
Substation Engineer Reporting Relationships:
This position reports directly to the company president.
About You:
Hold a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) Possess 5+ years of dedicated power systems engineering experience focused on 12kV to 345kV substation design Demonstrate a proven track record leading multi-phase engineering deliverables from feasibility studies through construction documentation Maintain advanced proficiency in drafting and calculation tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM, WinIGS, or EasyPower Exhibit deep working knowledge of NESC, IEEE, and industry-standard codes governing medium•and high-voltage substation design Feature strong project leadership capabilities with a focus on cross-discipline communication and team collaboration Demonstrate experience mentoring junior engineering staff and assigning project deliverables Hold an active Professional Engineer (PE) license or show active progress toward PE registration Display strong problem-solving skills and technical adaptability across complex energy projects
Next Steps:
If you are a driven, detail-oriented problem solver seeking high technical visibility and work-life balance, we would like to hear from you. Submit your resume directly to our recruiting team to initiate a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity with our client.
