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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Overview

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Top employerGE Vernova
Top industryConsulting
Top credentialBachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Companies hiring5

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GE Vernova
Senior Electrical Substation Design Project Engineering Manager 2
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GE Vernova
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Senior Electrical Substation Design Project Engineering Manager 2
GE Vernova
Oak Brook, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$132k - $219k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Primoris Services Corporation
Senior Substation Design Engineer (Hybrid)
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Primoris Services Corporation
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Senior Substation Design Engineer (Hybrid)
Primoris Services Corporation
Lewisville, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
5,001-10,000

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GE Vernova
Lead Substation Engineer - Substation Design (Remote Eligible, U.S.)
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GE Vernova
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Lead Substation Engineer - Substation Design (Remote Eligible, U.S.)
GE Vernova
Remote
Business Development
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$98k - $164k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Olsson, Inc.
Senior Substation Physical Design Engineer
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Olsson, Inc.
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Senior Substation Physical Design Engineer
Olsson, Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Remote (US)
Associate's

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Olsson
Senior Substation Physical Design Engineer
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Olsson
Added 3mo ago
Senior Substation Physical Design Engineer
Olsson
Loveland, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Industrial Engineering
Product Management
$120k - $177k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Remote Substation Design Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

GE Vernova
GE Vernova2 open roles
Olsson
Olsson2 open roles
Asplundh Engineering Services
Asplundh Engineering Services1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • 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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