Physical Design Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
Physical Design Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are open across Waltham, Boston, and Westford and other Massachusetts metros, with employers like Apple, NVIDIA, and Lightmatter hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) is looking for Substation Physical Design Engineers to join our teams in the Southeast.
As a Substation Physical Design Engineer, you will work on client projects, including investor-owned and municipal utilities, independent power producers, renewable energy, and large commercial and industrial customers.
Successful candidates can expect to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, where managers will encourage career development and growth. As an ideal candidate, you should have experience executing substation physical projects, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs. You should be able to read and design substation physical drawings like one-line drawings, three-line drawings, plan-section drawings, foundation, and grounding drawings. Additionally, you should be able to perform QA/QC checks on substation physical design projects, create and check bill of materials for substation physical projects, and attend site visits at customer locations.
Successful candidates must comply with quality control and safe work practices while maintaining compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget. This position will be part of a design team, which will include engineers, designers, and CAD technicians. You will work with client standards to implement the design.
Required Education and Experience:
- Entry-Level: associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related degree with three or more years of related substation physical design experience
- Mid/Senior-Level: associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related degree with six or more years of related substation physical design experience
- Senior/Lead-Level: associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related degree with ten or more years of related substation physical design experience
- Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies
- Experience in substation design (medium, high, and extra-high voltage) and IEEE/ANSI standards
- Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments
- A high level of technical competency which may include: WinIGS, CDEGS, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit
- Proficiency with SEL or GE relays
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs and deadlines
- Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in a team environment.
- Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction
- Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites
You may also have:
- Engineer in Training (EIT) professional certification
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Experience with bus calculation
- Master's degree in a related field
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Benefits
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note:
- All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
- Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
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Physical Design Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple4

- NVIDIA2

- Lightmatter2
- Teradyne1

- Asplundh Engineering Services1

Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware6
- Retail1
- Law & Legal Services1
- Technology & Software1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physical design engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as Synopsys IC Compiler or Cadence Innovus
- Hands-on work with advanced process nodes at 7nm, 5nm, or below
- Proficiency in static timing analysis and timing closure methodologies
- Strong scripting skills in Tcl, Python, or Perl for flow automation
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
- Familiarity with physical verification tools including DRC and LVS sign-off
Physical Design Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How many physical design engineer jobs are there in Massachusetts?
There are 10+ physical design engineer openings in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Waltham, Boston, and Westford. New positions post regularly as employers across Massachusetts hire.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most physical design engineer jobs?
Waltham, Boston, and Westford have the most physical design engineer openings in Massachusetts right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire physical design engineers in Massachusetts?
Companies currently hiring physical design engineers in Massachusetts include Apple, NVIDIA, and Lightmatter, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote physical design engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes. About 25% of physical design engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Massachusetts metros.
How do I apply for physical design engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can apply to physical design engineer jobs in Massachusetts directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Massachusetts location, then apply to each one that fits.
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