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Substation Physical Design Electrical Engineer/Designer

Company:
POWER Engineers
Location:
Columbus, OH, 43201
Posted:
September 24, 2025
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Description:

This role offers flexibility with hybrid or in-office work arrangements.

The employee is required to live within a commutable distance of the office.

**Responsibilities** The Substation P&C Design Electrical Engineer/Designer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with our mission statement and culture.

They are expected to support the department in achieving the department's goals, maintain our high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork, and meet the needs of our clients.

+ 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 + Experience with MicroStation (Connect or newer) or AutoCAD (2016 or newer) is a plus + Experience performing design in BIM software (Inventor, Primtech) + Experience with repository systems like Bentley ProjectWise or Autodesk Vault + 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) + 5+ years of experience in utility substation design, as outlined above + Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel, Word, and One Note + Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel + Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S.

without the need for work sponsorship **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 POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector.

Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors.

As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

Our philosophy is simple: Do Good.

Have Fun.

Build Success.

Our compensation package includes 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 We are a fun engineering firm.

That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

**POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities** \#LI-TC #hybrid

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