About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Assistant Substation Engineer will support design and delivery of high‑voltage electrical substation projects (13 kV to 765 kV) under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). This is an early‑career / new‑grad friendly role working with multidisciplinary teams through design and construction.

• Assist in substation design from concept through construction support, including physical layouts (above and below grade).
• Help prepare substation design packages: protective relaying & control schematics, grounding and lightning studies, lighting and security designs.
• Support electrical calculations: insulation coordination, AC station service, DC/battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
• Draft design sketches, equipment specifications, bills of materials, and cost estimates.
• Apply industry standards and utility guidelines (IEEE, NESC, etc.) in design work and reviews.
• Participate in field inspections and site visits for substation facilities on public and private systems.
• Help compile project data, prepare technical reports, and support client presentations and visualizations.
• Identify and communicate project issues and assist project managers in problem resolution.
• Follow project schedules and internal QA/QC procedures to meet deliverable deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with company policies and safety standards.

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Qualifications

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and demonstrate strong technical curiosity and teamwork will be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related degree from an ABET‑accredited program required.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology (ABET‑accredited) plus successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Engineers‑in‑Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with IEEE and NESC standards and basic substation engineering principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; aptitude for technical software and analysis tools a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and demonstrated critical thinking.
• Ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred; campus or community involvement a plus.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $80,000 — $120,000 per year (range provided in compliance with applicable local/state regulations and subject to factors such as experience, education, and work location).
• Eligible employees may participate in a discretionary year‑end incentive program.
• Comprehensive benefits package including insurance, disability, paid time off, 401(k), and employee ownership participation (ESOP) where applicable.
• Additional professional development and wellness programs available.

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Location & Logistics

• Primary location: Columbus, OH. Other location option: Akron, OH.
• Full‑time position. Travel approximately 10% of the time for site visits and client work.
• Open to recent graduates / early‑career candidates (Job Hire Type: New Grad).

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Why Apply via Careertakes

Careertakes represents the confidential client in this search as a third‑party recruiting platform. By applying you may receive access to additional matched positions on the Careertakes platform. Our recruiting team follows industry best practices for screening and will coordinate interview steps with the hiring team at the confidential client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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