Substation Design Engineer Jobs
Substation Design Engineer jobs are open across electric utilities, engineering consultancies, renewable energy developers, and EPC contractors, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in high-voltage design, protection and control, and SCADA integration. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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About Ameren Illinois
Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities.
Our benefits include:
- Medical coverage on date of hire
- 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
- 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
- Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
Visit our Benefits and Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.
About The Position
The Engineer is responsible for engineering design, project management, and technical support for projects relating to new and existing Bulk, Distribution, and Customer Substations (typically involving voltages up to 138kV).
Key responsibilities include:
- Establish basic design parameters, writing and evaluating material and construction specifications, direct drawing preparation, and perform cost/benefit analyses.
- Project management activities including responsibility for overall project cost and scheduling; coordinating activities related to real estate, purchasing, drafting, construction, operating, and related engineering groups associated with projects. The position requires simultaneously handling multiple projects with varying completion dates.
- Technical support activities include providing consulting services to other groups in matters relating to Bulk, Distribution, and Customer Substations.
- With an increased interest in green energy and renewables, engineers will be working with solar and other DER customers on projects that will integrate these new clean energy sources into Ameren's existing grid.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university required. Completion of Power Option classes as part of college coursework preferred. Electrical background (e.g., college coursework or work experience) is preferred. Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or active commitment to obtain one is preferred. Prefer applicants with Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification. Substation or related equipment design, option or maintenance experience preferred.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Proficiency in use of computers; good analytical, communication and human relations skills; capacity to work on major project teams; ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments/projects; and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.
Additional Information:
Substation Design Engineers have the ability to take advantage of Ameren's flexible work schedule. This position also allows employees to work from home as part of a hybrid remote work policy.
Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
Salary depends upon individual credentials, experience, and position market pay level. Incumbents currently in the existing or similar career path will be considered only as lateral transfer.
Compensation Range:
$71,100.00 - $172,200.00* This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant's credentials.
At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.
If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12: 00 am on that date:
Tuesday June 30, 2026
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.
About Ameren Illinois
Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities.
Our benefits include:
- Medical coverage on date of hire
- 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
- 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
- Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
Visit our Benefits and Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.
About The Position
The Engineer is responsible for engineering design, project management, and technical support for projects relating to new and existing Bulk, Distribution, and Customer Substations (typically involving voltages up to 138kV).
Key responsibilities include:
- Establish basic design parameters, writing and evaluating material and construction specifications, direct drawing preparation, and perform cost/benefit analyses.
- Project management activities including responsibility for overall project cost and scheduling; coordinating activities related to real estate, purchasing, drafting, construction, operating, and related engineering groups associated with projects. The position requires simultaneously handling multiple projects with varying completion dates.
- Technical support activities include providing consulting services to other groups in matters relating to Bulk, Distribution, and Customer Substations.
- With an increased interest in green energy and renewables, engineers will be working with solar and other DER customers on projects that will integrate these new clean energy sources into Ameren's existing grid.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university required. Completion of Power Option classes as part of college coursework preferred. Electrical background (e.g., college coursework or work experience) is preferred. Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or active commitment to obtain one is preferred. Prefer applicants with Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification. Substation or related equipment design, option or maintenance experience preferred.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Proficiency in use of computers; good analytical, communication and human relations skills; capacity to work on major project teams; ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments/projects; and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.
Additional Information:
Substation Design Engineers have the ability to take advantage of Ameren's flexible work schedule. This position also allows employees to work from home as part of a hybrid remote work policy.
Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
Salary depends upon individual credentials, experience, and position market pay level. Incumbents currently in the existing or similar career path will be considered only as lateral transfer.
Compensation Range:
$71,100.00 - $172,200.00* This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant's credentials.
At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.
If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12: 00 am on that date:
Tuesday June 30, 2026
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Quanta Infrastructure Solutions6
- WSP in the U.S.5
- Asplundh Engineering Services4
- WSP4
- E2 Consulting Engineers3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services23
- Construction & Real Estate8
- Energy7
- Retail4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in 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 Substation Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to voltage class
Recruiters scan for specific voltage levels like 115kV, 230kV, or 500kV. Call out the exact transmission and distribution voltages you've designed for in your experience section so your resume clears automated screening for the right tier of projects.
List your design software by name
Employers filter for AutoCAD, MicroStation, SKM Power Tools, ETAP, and SEL software proficiency. Don't bury these under a generic 'design tools' line. Name each package and the deliverable type you produced with it, such as protection coordination studies or one-line diagrams.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists substation design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by project type
Utility-scale solar interconnection, transmission expansion, and grid hardening projects each demand different deliverables. Search for job postings that name the project type your experience aligns with so your application connects directly to what the hiring team needs right now.
Prepare a technical portfolio before interviews
Pull together one-line diagrams, physical layout drawings, or protection and control panel schedules from past projects, with client names redacted if needed. Interviewers at engineering consultancies and utilities routinely ask candidates to walk through real deliverables during technical rounds.
Negotiate using scope, not just title
When an offer comes in below your target, counter by referencing the voltage class and project complexity you'll own, not just years of experience. Employers with large capital programs often have more flexibility on project lead allowances and bonus structures than on base salary bands.
Substation Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most substation design engineers?
The companies hiring the most substation design engineers right now include Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, WSP in the U.S., and Asplundh Engineering Services, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Delaware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated at EPC contractors, regional utilities, and engineering consultancies supporting transmission expansion and renewable interconnection projects.
How many substation design engineer jobs are remote?
About 24% of substation design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the nature of a role tied closely to site-specific design deliverables. Protection and control engineering and power systems study work are the sub-areas most likely to appear as remote or hybrid positions, since those tasks rely more on software tools than on field coordination.
How do you become a substation design engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, then build foundational skills in power systems coursework covering protection, grounding, and load flow analysis. Entry-level roles at utilities or EPC firms let you produce substation drawings under a senior engineer's review. From there, gaining exposure to multiple voltage classes and earning your PE license positions you for independent design responsibility and senior roles.
Can you get hired as a substation design engineer without direct experience?
Yes, utilities and engineering firms hire entry-level candidates who have relevant coursework in power systems, internship experience in any electrical design environment, and working knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation. Highlighting academic projects involving one-line diagrams, relay coordination, or grounding grid calculations helps your application stand out against other early-career candidates competing for the same training-track positions.
What does the substation design engineer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call focused on your engineering background and software proficiency, followed by a technical interview where you'll walk through past design deliverables or answer questions on protection coordination, grounding, and equipment sizing. Final rounds at larger utilities or EPC firms often add a panel interview with project managers and a review of a take-home or in-person design exercise.
Where can I find and apply to substation design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to substation design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, voltage class background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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