Substation Electrical Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Substation Electrical Engineer jobs in Ohio are consistently active, concentrated in electric utilities, transmission and distribution infrastructure, and large industrial manufacturing operations, with openings at every level from entry-level designers through senior protection and control engineers. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like AEP Ohio, FirstEnergy, and Black and Veatch maintain substantial Ohio operations. The most sought-after specialties are protection and control design, SCADA integration, and high-voltage substation commissioning. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Substation Assistant Electrical Engineer for our Columbus, Ohio office.
Be involved in projects with our Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, design, development, and construction support of utility scale projects. Tasks may include basic assistance with research, design, concept development, and construction support of transmission and distribution substations. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.
Your Impact
- Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IFC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.
- Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues.
- Under close supervision, develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, AC/DC service sizing, voltage drop, grounding, and lighting circuits and controls.
- Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
- Assist with performing basic professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of:
- One-line diagrams
- Three-line diagrams
- Schematics
- Wiring diagrams
- SCADA
- Communications
- Station physical layouts
- Sections/Elevations
- Cable and conduit plans and details
- Ground grid design and details
- Control enclosure design and details
- Lightning protection plans
- Yard lighting plans
- Bills of Materials
- Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients
- Learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Christine, can we add the following bullet points at the end of the "Your Impact" section
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
- Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
- General understanding of electrical engineering as applied in design engineering of large capital projects.
- Familiarity with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Bluebeam, etc).
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
-
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineer in Training Certification; on path to obtain a PE licensure
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline. A member of and/or actively participating in local professional practice organizations.
Disclaimer
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Substation Assistant Electrical Engineer for our Columbus, Ohio office.
Be involved in projects with our Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, design, development, and construction support of utility scale projects. Tasks may include basic assistance with research, design, concept development, and construction support of transmission and distribution substations. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.
Your Impact
- Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IFC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.
- Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues.
- Under close supervision, develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, AC/DC service sizing, voltage drop, grounding, and lighting circuits and controls.
- Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
- Assist with performing basic professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of:
- One-line diagrams
- Three-line diagrams
- Schematics
- Wiring diagrams
- SCADA
- Communications
- Station physical layouts
- Sections/Elevations
- Cable and conduit plans and details
- Ground grid design and details
- Control enclosure design and details
- Lightning protection plans
- Yard lighting plans
- Bills of Materials
- Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients
- Learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Christine, can we add the following bullet points at the end of the "Your Impact" section
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
- Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
- General understanding of electrical engineering as applied in design engineering of large capital projects.
- Familiarity with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Bluebeam, etc).
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
-
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineer in Training Certification; on path to obtain a PE licensure
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline. A member of and/or actively participating in local professional practice organizations.
Disclaimer
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in substation electrical engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio Professional Engineer license or eligibility for reciprocal licensure from another state
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program required
- Experience with protection and control design using relay coordination and settings software
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar engineering drafting and design tools
- Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, and NERC standards governing substation design and operations
- Ability to work on energized or de-energized substation sites with appropriate safety clearances
Substation Electrical Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a substation electrical engineer in Ohio?
The standard path starts with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by gaining four years of progressive engineering experience to qualify for the Professional Engineer exam administered through the State of Ohio Engineers and Surveyors Board. Most Ohio utilities and engineering firms require or strongly prefer a PE license for project-of-record work. Entry-level candidates typically start as junior engineers or designer technicians before pursuing licensure.
How much do substation electrical engineers make in Ohio?
Substation electrical engineers in Ohio earn a median of about $100,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,690 for the lowest 10% to over $149,390 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire substation electrical engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring substation electrical engineers in Ohio right now include WSP, Burns & McDonnell, and GPD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's large investor-owned utilities and the engineering consulting firms that support grid modernization and transmission expansion projects generate the most consistent demand across the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most substation electrical engineer jobs?
Columbus, Akron, and Toledo have the most substation electrical engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus drives volume through AEP Ohio's headquarters and a cluster of engineering consulting offices, while Cleveland and Cincinnati reflect the regional utility footprints of FirstEnergy and Duke Energy Ohio, along with the heavy industrial base that requires dedicated substation infrastructure support.
Are there remote substation electrical engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Substation engineering is largely a field-oriented and drawing-room discipline requiring site visits, equipment inspections, and coordination with construction crews, so full remote work is uncommon. About 100% of substation electrical engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be limited to protection and control design or SCADA review work that can be performed using drawing packages and remote access tools.
How can I get hired as a substation electrical engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a junior or engineer-in-training role at one of Ohio's large utilities or transmission-focused consulting firms, where structured mentorship toward PE licensure is common. AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy both recruit new graduates for engineering development programs that rotate through substation design, protection and control, and field commissioning. Candidates who have completed an electrical power concentration, have AutoCAD or MicroStation proficiency, or hold an Engineer-in-Training certification from the Ohio Engineers and Surveyors Board stand out in early-career applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to substation electrical engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to substation electrical engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from utilities, engineering consulting firms, and industrial employers. Search the listings above to see roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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