Remote Substation Design Engineer Jobs
Remote Substation Design Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors such as electric utilities, renewable energy, and engineering consulting, with distributed teams at firms like GE Vernova, Olsson, and Olsson actively hiring from entry-level designers to senior project leads. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Project Engineering Manager leads and coordinates the entire substation design and is accountable for their performance. The PEM performs detailed quality reviews, provides technical direction, and coordinates with the Project Manager for schedule and budget. The Portfolio Engineering Manager role is a hands-on role that may include detailed project design work.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
The Senior Electrical Substation Project Engineer Manager is responsible for the full scope of HV/EHV substation design, serving as a technical leader across engineering projects.
Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of AC power substation projects. Also able to self-perform the design.
Serve as the primary technical lead, responsible for scheduling, compliance to standards and specifications, value engineering, design review planning, and ensuring quality assurance and control.
Develop and oversee key design deliverables, including:
Power single-line diagrams
General substation arrangement drawings (plan & substation layout, elevation, grounding, conduit/trench, cable routing, detail drawings and control buildings layouts)
High-voltage bus, structures, equipment, and detailed arrangements
Act as the single point of contact for all technical matters between customers, vendors, project managers, and engineering teams.
Accountable for directing and supporting engineers and designers to meet technical specifications, budget constraints, and project timelines. This includes sub-contracted resources.
Drive cross-discipline coordination to deliver fully integrated substation solutions.
Review and contribute to proposal deliverables, including:
Conceptual engineering
Proposal documentation (e.g., BOMs, technical specifications)
Sourcing support, vendor quotation evaluation, and technical clarifications & assumptions
Lead preparation of high-voltage equipment specifications and contractor work scopes; support vendor engagement and equipment selection. May need to lead a sub-contracted design work scope.
Assist the manager in ensuring team productivity and billable utilization.
Ensure all engineering outputs meet customer CTQs (Critical to Quality), and are delivered on time and within budget.
Support commissioning and interface efforts between customers and project stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
Minimum of 12 years of experience in industrial or utility High Voltage (+138kV) substation design, or a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with +10 years of relevant experience
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (including international), in compliance with company travel and tax policies
Desired Characteristics:
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing with ability to get licensure in other states. Willing to review and seal drawings under their supervision.
Experience with EHV substation design standards
Proven expertise in:
Transmission & Distribution substation engineering (utility and renewable energy)
Primary (outdoor) substation design, calculations, and electrical protection
Industrial power system design (12.5 kV and above)
Proficient in key design calculations including:
Battery sizing, DC system design and AC auxiliary power
Power transformer and circuit breaker selection
Conductor sizing and application
Grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination
Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards; able to develop complete engineering packages in the absence of detailed customer specifications
Field-testing and commissioning experience, with strong emphasis on safety
Strong troubleshooting skills—both electrical and mechanical
Excellent customer-facing communication and commercial awareness (e.g., change orders, project delivery)
Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation and design automation tools
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We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $131,700.00 and $219,300.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 12, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote substation design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field
- Experience producing substation one-line diagrams, physical layouts, and protection and control drawings
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation for substation design deliverables
- Familiarity with NESC, IEEE, and NERC standards applicable to substation projects
- Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP or SKM Power Tools
- Professional Engineer license or active progress toward PE licensure preferred
Tips for Your Remote Substation Design Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote substation design engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your async communication skills upfront
Remote substation design teams coordinate through written updates, markup comments, and shared design files rather than in-person reviews. Mention in your application how you've documented design decisions, communicated redlines, or managed drawing packages across distributed teams.
Build a design portfolio you can share digitally
Remote employers can't walk your desk. Prepare a PDF or shared folder with representative one-line diagrams, protection coordination studies, or relay settings sheets you've produced. Redact confidential details, then link it or attach it to every application.
Prepare for remote-specific interview questions
Expect questions about how you manage design review cycles without being in the same office, how you flag scope changes to a distributed project team, and which tools you use to coordinate with other disciplines. Practice describing your workflow in AutoCAD, ETAP, or your firm's document-control system.
Remote Substation Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote substation design engineer job?
Target engineering consultancies, independent power producers, and utility-scale renewable developers, since those are the sectors most likely to run distributed design teams. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction and written communication because you won't have a senior engineer down the hall. Strong candidates show proficiency in AutoCAD, CYME, or ETAP, a clear record of delivering design packages without constant oversight, and the ability to document decisions in writing so distributed teammates can follow the work.
Which companies hire remote substation design engineers?
Companies hiring remote substation design engineers right now include GE Vernova, Olsson, and Olsson, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote openings tend to concentrate at engineering consultancies, renewable energy developers, and utility infrastructure firms that operate distributed project teams across multiple regions.
Can you get a remote substation design engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level substation design roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentoring. Your best path is through engineering consultancies that hire junior designers on distributed teams. Show completed academic or personal design projects, AutoCAD or relay coordination samples, and any remote collaboration you've done, whether through coursework, internships, or open-source contributions.
Do you need a degree for remote substation design engineer jobs?
Usually, but the degree requirement depends on the employer and project type. Most utility and consulting roles list a bachelor's in electrical engineering as a baseline, and a PE license strengthens your position significantly for senior work. Remote employers weigh demonstrated design output, such as completed single-line diagrams, protection coordination studies, or SCADA integration work, alongside or sometimes instead of formal credentials for the right candidate.
Which industries hire the most remote substation design engineers?
Remote substation design engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors hire remotely because their project pipelines are geographically distributed, making it practical to run design work from wherever the engineer is located.
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