Substation Design Engineer

Seven Hills, Ohio, OH
Contracted
Experienced
Job Title: Substation Design Engineer (Hybrid)
Location: Seven Hills, Ohio
Duration: Full Time

Job Description:
The client is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to serve as a technical lead on projects ranging from distribution to sub-transmission and transmission voltage classes. This is a hybrid role based in Seven Hills, OH (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead substation physical and/or protection & control (P&C) design efforts.
  • Develop electrical engineering deliverables using tools such as CYME.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource planning.
  • Interface directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Oversee QA/QC processes and mentor junior engineers.
  • Support renewable energy integration and grid modernization projects.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
  • Minimum 5+ years of HV utility substation design experience (69kV–500kV or EHV 500kV+), either in physical or protection & control design.
  • Prior experience with a consulting engineering firm on utility substation projects required.   PE license or ability to obtain PE within 1–2 years required.
  • Strong project leadership and QA/QC experience highly desirable.

Please note:
  • Candidates with less than 5 years of substation design experience will not be considered.
  • Experience limited to industrial, manufacturing, or LV/MV distribution is not a fit.
  • Candidates currently employed by utilities may be considered if they have strong consulting-style design experience.

Additional Information:
  • Competitive benefits including flexible work schedules, 401k match, health insurance, and performance-based bonuses.
  • Company culture focused on innovation, teamwork, and employee ownership.
  • If you are passionate about delivering reliable and sustainable power solutions and growing your career in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
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