Substation Design Engineer
Job Description
**Job Title – Substation Design Engineer**
**Location – Seven Hills, Ohio (or) Atlanta, GA ( 3 days onsite, 2 days remote )**
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**Visa Candidate Considered: Yes – H1b Sponsorship OK**
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Industry: Energy – Utilities
**Ideal Candidate:**
The ideal candidate will come from another engineering consulting company rather than a utility.
**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 employed by utilities may be considered if they have strong consulting-style design
**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.
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.
**Company Benefits:**
Competitive benefits including flexible work schedules, 401k match, health insurance, and performance-based bonuses.
Company culture focused on innovation, teamwork, and employee ownership.
