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Substation Physical Design Electrical Engineer/Designer

POWER Engineers
Albany, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

Substation Physical Design Electrical Engineer / Designer

Job Summary

POWER Engineers is currently seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer / Designer with experience in substation physical design to work out of the Power Delivery Substation Department of our Columbus, Ohio office. An in-office and / or hybrid work environment is available for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to high-voltage utility substations
  • Perform detailed design of one-line diagrams, general arrangements, elevations, AC service calculations, conduit and cable sizing / routing, substation physical layouts, ground grid layouts, and details
  • Occasional travel will be required

Required Education / Experience

  • BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology), Associate's degree or equivalent technical education
  • Experience in 15kV through 138kV substation design and IEEE / ANSI standards
  • The candidate must be able to take a written scope document and develop a detailed physical substation design and drawing package using good engineering judgment and industry / client standards with minimal oversight
  • Experience filling the substation design engineer role for multiple concurrent projects (brownfield and greenfield projects)
  • Five (5) or more years of experience in utility substation design, as outlined above
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel, Word, and One Note
  • Must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
  • Experience performing design in BIM software (Inventor, P4A, Primtech)
  • Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
  • Must live within a 1-hour driving distance from the Columbus, Ohio office, as occasional office visits will be required.
  • Desired Education / Experience

  • Engineer In Training certificate (EIT) or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
  • Professional Engineering license (PE) is a plus
  • Experience in 230kV through 500kV substation design is a plus
  • Experience with MicroStation (Connect or newer) or AutoCAD (2016 or newer) is a plus
  • At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple : Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

    You'll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You'll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you'll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

    We get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package :

  • Medical / Dental / Vision
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation / Paid Sick Leave
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • New Dads and Moms Benefit program
  • Fertility Benefits
  • Gender affirming care
  • POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

    Base Salary Range : $70,000 - $115,000

    The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.

    POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities

    Salary : $70,000 - $115,000

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