Transmission Engineer Jobs in Ohio

Transmission Engineer jobs in Ohio are in steady demand, concentrated in the electric utility, oil and gas pipeline, and industrial manufacturing sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level associate engineer through senior project engineer. Columbus, Cleveland, and Akron are the state's primary hiring hubs, where established employers like American Electric Power, FirstEnergy, and Columbia Gas of Ohio (a NiSource subsidiary) maintain significant engineering workforces. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio listings include high-voltage transmission system planning, SCADA and protection relay engineering, and grid reliability compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles21
Top employerLeidos
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring4
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Transmission System Operations Engineering Modeling Engineer
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Transmission System Operations Engineering Modeling Engineer
American Electric Power
New Albany, Ohio
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$75k - $110k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Lead Overhead Transmission Line Engineer - High Voltage (Midwest)
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Lead Overhead Transmission Line Engineer - High Voltage (Midwest)
Jacobs
Columbus, Ohio
Engineering (Non-Software)
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
$152k - $220k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Transmission Portfolio Engineer
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Transmission Portfolio Engineer
CARIAN
Akron, Ohio
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Specialized Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Transmission Line Engineer
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Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Welty Enterprises
Akron, Ohio
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Project Engineer III - Transmission Engineering - Akron
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Project Engineer III - Transmission Engineering - Akron
FirstEnergy
Akron, Ohio
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Transmission Engineer Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
11 jobs
Akron
6 jobs
New Albany
1 job
Sharonville
1 job

Transmission Engineer Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Leidos2 open roles
GPD2 open roles
FirstEnergy2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Energy
  • Transportation & Logistics

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in transmission engineer jobs across Ohio.

  • Ohio Professional Engineer license issued by the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Experience with transmission planning, load flow analysis, or power systems modeling software
  • Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and MISO regional transmission organization rules
  • Proficiency with power systems analysis tools such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, or PSCAD
  • Strong written communication skills for technical reports, regulatory filings, and stakeholder coordination

Transmission Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a transmission engineer in Ohio?

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program is the standard starting point for transmission engineers in Ohio. Most employers and utility regulators expect candidates to pursue licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, beginning with the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and then the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam after gaining required work experience. Power systems coursework and internships with Ohio utilities strengthen early candidacy.

Which companies hire transmission engineers in Ohio?

Employers hiring transmission engineers in Ohio right now include Leidos, GPD, and FirstEnergy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's large investor-owned utilities and pipeline operators anchor consistent hiring, making the state one of the more active markets in the Midwest for power systems and energy transmission engineering talent.

Which Ohio cities have the most transmission engineer jobs?

Columbus, Akron, and Ohio have the most transmission engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus drives the largest share of listings through corporate headquarters like American Electric Power, while Cleveland and Akron reflect the dense industrial and utility infrastructure of northeast Ohio, where FirstEnergy and several energy and manufacturing employers maintain engineering teams serving the regional grid.

Are there remote transmission engineer jobs in Ohio?

Yes, but they're limited. Transmission engineering is largely a field-adjacent role requiring site visits, substation inspections, and coordination with operations crews, which restricts full remote arrangements. About 64% of transmission engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the remote-eligible positions most often covering planning, modeling, and system studies work rather than protection, construction, or operations roles.

How can I get hired as a transmission engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a utility or energy company's new-graduate engineering rotation program, where Ohio employers like American Electric Power and FirstEnergy bring on EIT-licensed engineers and cycle them through transmission planning, substation engineering, and operations before placing them on a team. Candidates who pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early stand out. Adjacent roles such as distribution engineer, protection and controls technician, or transmission operations analyst are also common lateral moves into the discipline at mid-sized Ohio utilities.

Where can I find and apply to transmission engineer jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to transmission engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the positions that match.

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