Substation Design Engineer

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 dedicated team. This is a fully on-site role at our Dayton Service Building, where you’ll play a key part in delivering reliable energy solutions and supporting critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of all or parts of 12kV through 345kV substations consisting of physical layouts, one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Produce detailed engineering design packages in accordance with AES Ohio and relevant industry standards (IEEE, NERC, etc.).
• Prepare procurement specifications for material and services, evaluate proposals, and work with Purchasing to obtain purchase orders.
• Provide engineering support to field crews on construction and maintenance activities.
• Assist in the planning, design, and construction management of substation projects.
• Maintain and optimize internal design standards and engineering databases.
• Assist in after-hours storm restoration and long duration customer outages as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Experience with Bentley MicroStation or similar CAD software.
• Passing grade on the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
• Familiarity with and application of electrical substation equipment (transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, disconnect switches, relays, etc.)
• Ability to work safely and integrate safety into engineering designs. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Access, etc.)