Substation Design Engineer: Shape the Grid of Tomorrow

AES Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Ohio is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to plan, design, and deliver electrical substations from 12kV to 345kV, supporting safe, reliable grid solutions. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust engineering solutions and ensure compliance with industry standards.

This role emphasizes hands-on design work, project delivery, and ongoing professional growth within AES Ohio and the AES Corporation family.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Strong knowledge of power systems and substation design principles.
• Experience with CAD/design software is preferred and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed substation designs and layouts including one-line diagrams.
• Prepare specifications and support procurement activities.
• Coordinate with field teams for construction and commissioning.
• Contribute to design standard improvements and project governance.
• Support storm restoration and reliability initiatives when needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

CAD design

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

MS Office

Job description

AES Ohio is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to plan, design, and deliver electrical substations from 12kV to 345kV, supporting safe, reliable grid solutions. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust engineering solutions and ensure compliance with industry standards.

This role emphasizes hands-on design work, project delivery, and ongoing professional growth within AES Ohio and the AES Corporation family.