About Careertakes

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

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Substation Engineer will join a growing engineering team supporting substation, transmission and distribution projects (12 kV – 500 kV) across the U.S. You'll perform detailed design tasks, contribute to engineering studies, and help prepare construction-ready documentation used on EPC and design projects. Typical responsibilities include:

• Assist in creating one-line and three-line diagrams, protection & control schematics, communications and wiring diagrams.
• Prepare substation layout plans, section/detail drawings, and apply mark-ups to as-built drawings.
• Support specification development for procurement, installation and testing of substation equipment.
• Use engineering software to perform ground grid design, equipment sizing, relay coordination, and other electrical studies.
• Coordinate with project leads, construction teams, client representatives, and other stakeholders to meet project schedules and ensure constructability and safety.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience (entry-level).
• Eligible to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or hold Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Familiarity with electrical and industry standards: NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI.
• Experience or coursework in protection & control, relay coordination, ground grid and substation layout preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

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Additional Requirements & Working Conditions

• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to meet deadlines.
• Work during normal business hours; occasional overtime and weekend work as project needs require.
• Ability to work at different project locations and under varying site conditions if required.
• Commitment to follow safety policies and demonstrate professional teamwork and communication.

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Why Join (Benefits & Growth)

• Exposure to large-scale substation and power delivery projects across multiple voltage levels.
• Mentorship from experienced power & substation design professionals.
• Competitive benefits for full-time employees, commonly including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with match, life and disability coverage, paid time off, and employee assistance/wellness programs.
• Clear career path to EIT/PE progression and specialized power engineering roles.

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Location

This position is based in Grandview Heights, OH (Greater Columbus area). Some travel to project sites may be required.

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About the Employer

Careertakes is supporting this search on behalf of a confidential client in the Energy, Oil & Gas industry. The confidential client is seeking engineers who value construction-driven, safety-conscious design and are eager to grow technical skills on substation and power delivery projects.

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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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