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Entry Level Substation Civil Engineer

Company:
POWER Engineers
Location:
Columbus, OH, 43201
Posted:
October 23, 2025
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Description:

This position is in the Power Delivery Northeast Civil/Structural Substation Department, with offices in the following locations: Freeport and Augusta, Maine; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Syracuse, New York, Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Columbus, Ohio.

Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of one of the offices). **Roles and Responsibilities** + All aspects of substation civil design including permitting support, site design, foundation design, structure design, and control building design + Development of civil construction specifications, cost estimates, engineering proposals and project schedules + Support of substation physical design with bus analysis calculations and coordinating with multiple disciplines on results + Preparation of calculation packages to satisfy client and code requirements + Understand and incorporate typical structural code requirements + Coordination with all disciplines contributing to electrical substation design + Preparation of calculation packages to satisfy client and code requirements + Occasional travel will be required **Required Education/Experience** + BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering) degree from an accredited college + Ability to perform basic civil engineering tasks + Ability to independently create calculation packages + Mechanical reasoning skills and attention to detail + Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam, or the ability to complete the FE exam within one year + A strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel + Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S.

without the need for work sponsorship **Desired Education/Experience** + Three (3) or more years of civil design experience + Experience in electric utility substation design (15kV through 500kV) is a plus + Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, RISA, MatchCAD, LPile, and Civil 3D are beneficial + Geotechnical background is a plus + Professional Engineering license (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure and ability to obtain licensure in multiple states + Ability to successfully participate in multiple projects concurrently and manager budgets and schedules 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.**

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