Substation Design Engineer

AES Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Ohio is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to join our Dayton service building team. This on-site role supports delivering reliable energy solutions and critical projects, with responsibilities spanning from detailed substation design to procurement and field support.

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) and familiarity with substation equipment. Preferred candidates may have Fundamentals of Engineering certification and experience with CAD tools like

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Passing grade on the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
• Familiarity with and application of electrical substation equipment and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of 12kV through 345kV substations including layouts, one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Produce detailed engineering design packages per AES Ohio standards and industry standards (IEEE, NERC).
• Prepare procurement specs, evaluate proposals, and work with Purchasing to obtain POs.
• Provide engineering support to field crews on construction and maintenance activities.
• Assist in 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 outages as required.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Microsoft Office

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 beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityformillions 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 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.