Substation Design Engineer – High-Voltage Grid Projects

The AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation is seeking a Substation Design Engineer at AES Ohio to help design and deliver electrical substations from 12kV to 345kV. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, reliable, and compliant engineering solutions and support project lifecycles from planning through commissioning.

You will work on critical infrastructure projects, develop specialized technical skills, and contribute to a growing energy grid while advancing your engineering career within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Knowledge of electrical substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, relays, instrument transformers, disconnect switches, and related systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Excel.
• Commitment to safety and the ability to incorporate safe design practices into all phases of engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs for all or portions of electrical substations, including: Physical layouts One-line diagrams Protection and control schematics Wiring diagrams.
• Create comprehensive engineering design packages in accordance with AES Ohio standards and applicable industry requirements, including IEEE and NERC standards.
• Prepare technical specifications for materials and services and support evaluation of vendor proposals and procurement activities.
• Partner with field operations and construction teams to provide technical guidance during construction, maintenance, and commissioning activities.
• Support the planning, design, and execution of substation capital projects.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, processes, and design databases.
• Participate in storm restoration and emergency response efforts when needed, helping restore service to customers safely and efficiently.

Job description

The AES Corporation is seeking a Substation Design Engineer at AES Ohio to help design and deliver electrical substations from 12kV to 345kV. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, reliable, and compliant engineering solutions and support project lifecycles from planning through commissioning.

You will work on critical infrastructure projects, develop specialized technical skills, and contribute to a growing energy grid while advancing your engineering career within a