Substation Designer Jobs
Substation Designer jobs are open across utilities, engineering consulting firms, and construction companies, from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in protection and control design, physical layout, and relay coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Description
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, a generation and transmission cooperative serving central and western Kansas, is hiring a Senior Substation Designer in Great Bend, KS, Hays, KS, or Wichita, KS. We’re seeking a dynamic technical leader to provide strategic and innovative design, and expert technical oversight. This person will lead complex projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, quality, and regulatory compliance while serving as a trusted subject matter expert, resolving critical challenges, advancing engineering standards, and optimizing project performance. In a senior role, they will empower technical teams through mentorship, collaboration, and continuous improvement to strengthen organizational capabilities and deliver lasting results.
Opportunities:
- Play a key role in supporting and improving the substations and transmission systems that keep our communities powered and connected.
- Broaden your experience in the utility industry by working alongside other departments.
- Enjoy our welcoming, friendly atmosphere and culture that emphasizes servant leadership and growth.
- Receive an outstanding compensation and benefit package, including low health insurance premiums, a company-funded pension, and tuition reimbursement.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology, industrial technology, related field and ten years engineering, engineering support, or technical services experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful completion of the Edison Electric Institute's (EEI) Technician Occupation Selection System (TECH) Test.
EEI Testing:
We administer selection tests for a variety of positions. The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage candidates to review all the information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests, available here:
EEI Practice Tests
Practice tests provide sample questions and detailed discussions of the correct answers. It's important to take the practice test as you would the actual one, with similar intensity and concentration. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.
Note: EEI does not allow access to the actual tests. Testing sessions are held at various locations.
Please see the Responsibility Outlines for a complete list of qualifications as well as Mental and Physical Requirements: Senior Substation Designer
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disabled persons.
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Job Info
- Job Identification 102
- Posting Date 11/12/2026, 12:51 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 2300 Broadway Ave, Great Bend, KS, 67530, US 4115 N Ridge Rd, Wichita, KS, 67205, US Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, Hays, KS, 67601, US
Job Description
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, a generation and transmission cooperative serving central and western Kansas, is hiring a Senior Substation Designer in Great Bend, KS, Hays, KS, or Wichita, KS. We’re seeking a dynamic technical leader to provide strategic and innovative design, and expert technical oversight. This person will lead complex projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, quality, and regulatory compliance while serving as a trusted subject matter expert, resolving critical challenges, advancing engineering standards, and optimizing project performance. In a senior role, they will empower technical teams through mentorship, collaboration, and continuous improvement to strengthen organizational capabilities and deliver lasting results.
Opportunities:
- Play a key role in supporting and improving the substations and transmission systems that keep our communities powered and connected.
- Broaden your experience in the utility industry by working alongside other departments.
- Enjoy our welcoming, friendly atmosphere and culture that emphasizes servant leadership and growth.
- Receive an outstanding compensation and benefit package, including low health insurance premiums, a company-funded pension, and tuition reimbursement.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology, industrial technology, related field and ten years engineering, engineering support, or technical services experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful completion of the Edison Electric Institute's (EEI) Technician Occupation Selection System (TECH) Test.
EEI Testing:
We administer selection tests for a variety of positions. The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage candidates to review all the information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests, available here:
EEI Practice Tests
Practice tests provide sample questions and detailed discussions of the correct answers. It's important to take the practice test as you would the actual one, with similar intensity and concentration. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.
Note: EEI does not allow access to the actual tests. Testing sessions are held at various locations.
Please see the Responsibility Outlines for a complete list of qualifications as well as Mental and Physical Requirements: Senior Substation Designer
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disabled persons.
Apply Now
Job Info
- Job Identification 102
- Posting Date 11/12/2026, 12:51 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 2300 Broadway Ave, Great Bend, KS, 67530, US 4115 N Ridge Rd, Wichita, KS, 67205, US Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, Hays, KS, 67601, US
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Who's Hiring
- Sargent & Lundy52
- WSP5
- Nexus Engineering3
- UtilliCo2
- Black & Veatch2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in substation designer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation for substation drawing production
- Experience designing protection and control schemes for transmission or distribution substations
- Familiarity with NESC, IEEE, and NERC standards applicable to substation design
- Experience with relay coordination or SEL relay configuration is frequently preferred
- Professional Engineer license or active EIT registration is often required at senior levels
Tips for Your Substation Designer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each voltage class
Hiring managers scan for specific voltage experience, so list the transmission and distribution voltage levels you've worked on, like 69kV, 138kV, or 345kV, rather than writing 'substation experience' as a catch-all phrase.
Highlight your software suite clearly
Employers expect fluency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or CYME, and many now screen for SEL or GE relay configuration tools. Name every platform you've used and note whether your experience was design, checking, or both.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists substation designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by deliverable type
Job titles vary widely, so search for the actual deliverables you produce, such as one-line diagrams, bill of materials, or relay panel schematics, to surface postings that match your day-to-day skill set rather than just your job title.
Prepare a technical portfolio before interviews
Bring redlined drawings, design packages, or project summary sheets you can discuss in detail. Interviewers for substation roles frequently ask you to walk through a past design decision, so having a concrete example ready is essential.
Negotiate scope and project type, not just pay
When evaluating an offer, ask how many projects you'll own at once, what voltage levels the firm designs to, and whether the role involves field verification. Those details affect your professional growth more than title alone.
Substation Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most substation designers?
Sargent & Lundy, WSP, and Nexus Engineering are hiring the most substation designers right now, with openings concentrated in Tennessee, Georgia, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at large engineering consulting firms and investor-owned utilities expanding their grid infrastructure.
How many substation designer jobs are remote?
About 95% of substation designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on and site-coordination requirements of most design phases. Protection and control documentation work and drawing review tasks are the sub-areas most commonly offered on a remote or hybrid basis.
How do you become a substation designer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, then pursue entry-level roles at a utility or engineering consulting firm where you draft one-line diagrams and equipment layouts under a licensed engineer. Build hands-on experience with protection and control schemes, relay settings, and applicable standards like NESC and IEEE. Earning your EIT and eventually a PE license significantly expands the roles available to you.
Can you get hired as a substation designer with little experience?
Yes, some firms hire designers at an entry or junior level if you have a relevant electrical engineering degree and demonstrated drafting skills. Internships or co-ops with a utility, municipal power authority, or engineering firm are the most direct path in. Showing competence in AutoCAD or MicroStation and basic knowledge of single-line diagrams makes a strong case even without full project experience.
What does the substation designer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial phone screen with a recruiter, a technical interview where you discuss past design projects and walk through relevant standards, and sometimes a practical exercise involving a drawing review or short design scenario. Final rounds often involve the lead engineer or project manager and focus on your ability to coordinate across civil, structural, and protection disciplines on a real project.
Where can I find and apply to substation designer jobs?
You can find and apply to substation designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your voltage experience, software skills, and preferred work type, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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