Substation Design Engineer

AES; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Ohio is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to join our dedicated team. This fully on-site role at the Dayton Service Building involves delivering reliable energy solutions through detailed substation design, including layouts, one-line diagrams, protection schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities include procurement support, project planning and construction management, and collaboration with field crews.

Qualifications

• Detailed design of 12kV–345kV substations including layouts, one-line diagrams, protection schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Procurement specifications, evaluating proposals, and working with Purchasing for PO issuance.
• Engineering support to field crews on construction and maintenance activities.
• Planning, design, and construction management of substation projects.
• Maintain and optimize internal design standards and databases.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of substation components and systems across 12kV to 345kV ranges.
• Prepare and review procurement specifications and support purchasing.
• Provide engineering support to field crews for construction/maintenance.
• Assist in planning and managing substation projects.
• Maintain design standards and engineering data.
• Assist in after-hours storm restoration as needed.

Skills

Electrical substation knowledge

FE Exam

CAD software

Safety compliance

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

CAD (AutoCAD)

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat’snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 byBloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityfor millions of peopleworldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry. Ifyou’reready to be part of a companythat’snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We’renot just building a more sustainable future,we’repowering it.

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 Mechanical or 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.)

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.