On-Site Substation Design Engineer (12kV–345kV)

AES Ohio; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Ohio is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to join our team in Dayton, OH. This on-site role focuses on delivering reliable energy solutions and supporting critical projects at our Dayton Service Building.

Responsibilities include designing 12kV–345kV substations, preparing detailed design packages, and supporting field crews. A BS in EE (ABET) and FE exam readiness are required; experience with CAD tools like Bentley MicroStation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of substations 12kV through 345kV including layouts, one-line diagrams, protection & control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Produce detailed engineering design packages per AES Ohio standards (IEEE, NERC).
• Prepare procurement specifications and evaluate proposals with Purchasing to obtain PO's.
• Provide engineering support to field crews on construction and maintenance activities.
• Assist planning, design, and construction management of substation projects.
• Maintain and optimize internal design standards and databases.
• Assist in after-hours storm restoration and long duration outages as required.

Skills

FE Exam

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

AES Ohio is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to join our team in Dayton, OH. This on-site role focuses on delivering reliable energy solutions and supporting critical projects at our Dayton Service Building.

Responsibilities include designing 12kV–345kV substations, preparing detailed design packages, and supporting field crews. A BS in EE (ABET) and FE exam readiness are required; experience with CAD tools like Bentley MicroStation is preferred.