Substation Engineer Lead

Prequel Solutions; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Up to $40K relocation assistance

Full benefits

No travel

10% annual bonus

Job summary

Prequel Solutions seeks a Substation Engineer Lead in Canton, OH, to support critical medium‑voltage power distribution infrastructure across a major manufacturing operation. This hands‑on technical role emphasizes project execution and field leadership without people management responsibilities.

You will troubleshoot MV distribution, work with transformers, switchgear and protective relays, and lead upgrades.

Qualifications

• Strong MV power distribution/substation experience.
• Experience with protection relays: SEL, GE, Eaton or similar.
• Strong power systems troubleshooting and engineering background.
• Utility, power services or heavy industrial/manufacturing background.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, arc-flash, short-circuit or coordination studies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and troubleshoot medium-voltage power distribution and substations
• Work with transformers, switchgear, breakers and protective relays
• Lead electrical infrastructure upgrades and modernization projects
• Support system reliability, preventive maintenance and root-cause troubleshooting
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, operations and outside contractors
• Lead projects through installation and commissioning

Skills

MV power distribution

Substation experience

Protection & controls

Troubleshooting

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Job description

We’re partnering with a large, well-established industrial manufacturer in Northeast Ohio to hire a Substation Engineer Lead supporting critical medium-voltage power distribution infrastructure across a major manufacturing operation.

This is a hands-on technical/project leadership role — not a people-management position. It’s a strong opportunity for an experienced substation or power systems professional who wants challenging technical work without the travel often associated with this field.

What You’ll Do

• Support and troubleshoot medium-voltage power distribution and substations
• Work with transformers, switchgear, breakers and protective relays
• Lead electrical infrastructure upgrades and modernization projects
• Support system reliability, preventive maintenance and root-cause troubleshooting
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, operations and outside contractors
• Lead projects through installation and commissioning

What We’re Looking For

• Strong medium-voltage power distribution/substation experience
• Experience with protective relays / protection & controls — SEL, GE, Eaton or similar
• Strong power systems troubleshooting and engineering background
• Utility, power services or heavy industrial/manufacturing backgrounds are all relevant
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, arc-flash, short-circuit or coordination studies is a plus

Compensation & Highlights

• 10% annual bonus opportunity
• Sign-on bonus
• Retention bonus
• Up to $40K grossed-up relocation assistance
• No travel
• Full benefits and paid time off

Location

Canton, OH – Onsite