Remote Substation Electrical Engineer Jobs
Remote substation electrical engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in power utilities, renewable energy, and grid infrastructure, with employers ranging from regional transmission organizations to engineering consultancies running distributed teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include AECOM, GE Vernova, and WSP. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
AECOM has a position available for a Substation Engineering with a specialization in physical substation design.
The focus of your experience must be in the power delivery industry and be associated with electrical engineering with respect to the design of utility scale substation design.
- Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
- Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
- Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
- Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered.
- Identifies discrepancies in results.
- Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
- Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Experience with high voltage substation design
- EIT Certification
- Experience in use of AutoCAD and/or Bentley Microstation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional engineering license or ability to obtain one within 2 years of hire.
- Knowledge of construction practices and constructability
- Experience with proposal writing and project estimating.
- Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes.
- Superior Verbal & Written Communications
- Driven for Results, Decision Quality, Priority Setting, Planning, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, and Customer Focus.
- Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations.
- Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC).
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must.
- Effective verbal communication and technical writing skills.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own and others’ work.
- Ability to use sound engineering judgment.
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.
- Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code
Additional Information
- Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
- Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position.
- THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY DECEMBER 14, 2026
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote substation electrical engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field required
- Experience with protection and control system design for transmission or distribution substations
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation for substation design drawings and schematics
- Familiarity with IEEE and ANSI standards for substation equipment and system protection
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required or actively in progress for many senior roles
- Experience with SCADA systems, relay programming, or substation automation platforms
Tips for Your Remote Substation Electrical Engineer Job Search
Show your async design communication skills
Remote substation electrical engineer employers want to know you can communicate technical decisions in writing. Include examples in your application of written design reviews, protection coordination notes, or RFI responses you've authored, so hiring teams can see how you work without being in the room.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote substation electrical engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly. Applying early in a posting's life increases your chances before the role fills.
Highlight remote-ready technical tools on your resume
Call out the specific software you use independently: AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or protection relay programming platforms. Remote employers screen for candidates who can open a tool and produce deliverables without on-site mentorship or shared workstations.
Prepare for distributed-team interview formats
Remote substation electrical engineer interviews often include a take-home design exercise or a screen-share review of past single-line diagrams or relay settings files. Practice walking through your design logic clearly on video, since that mirrors how you'll collaborate with the team day to day.
Remote Substation Electrical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote substation electrical engineer job?
Remote substation electrical engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction and clear written communication alongside core technical skills. Employers screening for remote hires pay close attention to experience with relay protection design, AutoCAD or CYMATICS, and familiarity with NERC standards. Candidates who show they can interpret specs, flag issues asynchronously, and move projects forward without daily check-ins consistently edge out equally qualified applicants who can't demonstrate those habits.
Which companies hire remote substation electrical engineers?
Companies hiring remote substation electrical engineers right now include AECOM, GE Vernova, and WSP, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote openings for this role come primarily from engineering consultancies, renewable energy developers, and transmission system operators that run distributed project teams.
Can you get a remote substation electrical engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level substation electrical engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one. Smaller engineering consultancies and renewable energy firms are more likely to take on junior remote hires. Showing proficiency in protection and control software, sharing design coursework or personal projects, and demonstrating strong written communication can open doors when direct work history is limited.
Do you need a degree for remote substation electrical engineer jobs?
Usually, yes. Most remote substation electrical engineer postings require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field, and many specify a PE license for senior roles. That said, remote employers also weigh demonstrated proficiency with relay coordination, SCADA systems, and relevant design tools, so a strong portfolio of completed projects can reinforce an application where a credential alone wouldn't.
Which industries hire the most remote substation electrical engineers?
Remote substation electrical engineer roles concentrate in Energy, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors hire remotely because their engineering teams are organized around projects rather than fixed locations, making distributed work a natural fit.
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