Substation Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Substation Engineer jobs in Ohio are consistently active, driven by strong demand from the state's electric utilities, investor-owned transmission operators, and the manufacturing-heavy industrial corridor stretching from Cleveland through Columbus to Cincinnati. Entry-level openings through senior principal positions appear regularly, with the heaviest concentration of hiring in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where employers such as AEP Ohio, FirstEnergy, and Black & Veatch maintain substantial operations. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio are protection and control engineering, substation design, and relay testing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.
ECI has an immediate opening for a substation design engineer in Fairfield, OH. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization. Engineering responsibilities include the development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications. Under the oversight and mentorship of a Project Engineer, Design Engineers assist in the execution of best-in-class projects, including coordination, quality control and oversight of designers, drafters and support staff. Completion of specialized tasks is coordinated with ECI's subject matter expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration) and Transmission & Distribution Engineering.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required, design engineering experience is a plus; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. A commitment to progress towards PE licensure is encouraged. The successful applicant must have fundamental knowledge of power engineering principals and applicable codes and standards. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.
Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include the following:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
- Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Continued professional education reimbursement
Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.
ECI has an immediate opening for a substation design engineer in Fairfield, OH. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization. Engineering responsibilities include the development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications. Under the oversight and mentorship of a Project Engineer, Design Engineers assist in the execution of best-in-class projects, including coordination, quality control and oversight of designers, drafters and support staff. Completion of specialized tasks is coordinated with ECI's subject matter expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration) and Transmission & Distribution Engineering.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required, design engineering experience is a plus; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. A commitment to progress towards PE licensure is encouraged. The successful applicant must have fundamental knowledge of power engineering principals and applicable codes and standards. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.
Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include the following:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
- Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Continued professional education reimbursement
Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in substation engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio or eligible for reciprocal licensure through the Ohio State Board
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Hands-on experience with substation protection, control systems, and relay coordination
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar substation design and drafting software
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and IEEE substation design guidelines
- Ability to work on energized high-voltage equipment safely and travel to Ohio field sites
Substation Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a substation engineer in Ohio?
Most substation engineer positions in Ohio require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering followed by licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. Candidates typically sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam after graduation, accumulate qualifying work experience under a licensed PE, and then pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Employers in Ohio's utility and engineering consulting sectors treat PE licensure as a firm prerequisite for independent design and stamp authority.
Which companies hire substation engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring substation engineers in Ohio right now include Jacobs, Sargent & Lundy, and Quanta Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's large investor-owned utilities and the engineering consulting firms that serve them account for the majority of openings, reflecting the state's ongoing transmission infrastructure investment and grid modernization programs.
Which Ohio cities have the most substation engineer jobs?
Columbus, Cleveland, and Ohio are the Ohio cities with the most substation engineer openings. Columbus anchors demand as the headquarters city for AEP Ohio and a growing hub for engineering consulting firms, while Cleveland's dense industrial and manufacturing base drives FirstEnergy's ongoing capital projects, and Cincinnati attracts design and relay engineering work tied to Duke Energy Ohio's transmission upgrades and the region's large industrial customers.
Are there remote substation engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Substation engineering is inherently field-oriented, involving site walks, energized equipment inspections, and relay testing that require physical presence. About 70% of substation engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions are concentrated in early-stage design, protection system modeling, and project management tasks that can be performed off-site before a project moves to construction or commissioning.
How can I get hired as a substation engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate engineering position with one of Ohio's major utilities or engineering consulting firms, where structured rotational or mentored programs ease candidates into live project work. AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy both hire entry-level electrical engineers who rotate through transmission planning, protection engineering, and substation design before specializing. Pursuing the Fundamentals of Engineering certification while still in school gives Ohio applicants a concrete credential edge, and lateral moves from roles such as electrical technician, relay tester, or power systems analyst at a utility or industrial plant are common bridges into a full substation engineer title.
Where can I find and apply to substation engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to substation engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from utilities, engineering consultancies, and industrial employers across the state. Find a role that fits and apply directly from the listing.
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