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Electrical Substation Engineer

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$140K - $160K/yr

Supervise, mentor, and train engineering staff in relay protection and control design as well as ... Deliver accurate designs of high-voltage electrical substation components that meet industry and ...

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Kiewit

Substation Electrical Engineer

Westlake, TX · On-site

This position supports the planning, design, and execution of electrical substation projects for utility, industrial, and energy clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of ...

Dashiell Corportaion

Substation Design Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$95K - $122K/yr

Substation Design Engineer ID: 8595 Department: Engineering Location: Raleigh, NC Description ... Familiarity with electrical relays currently utilized in the electric power utility industry.

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Electrical Detailer Assistant

La Jolla, CA · On-site

$74K - $80K/yr

The Electrical Detailer Assistant will support electrical substation design projects for various utility clients. The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not ...

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How much do electrical substation design jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for electrical substation design in the United States is $35.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.22 and $47.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Electrical Substation Design vs Electrical Power Systems Engineering?

AspectElectrical Substation DesignElectrical Power Systems Engineering
FocusDesigning physical substation layouts, equipment selection, and construction detailsAnalyzing and planning entire electrical power systems, including generation, transmission, and distribution
CredentialsElectrical engineering degree, certifications in substation designElectrical engineering degree, power systems certifications
Work EnvironmentField sites, engineering offices, construction projectsOffice-based, field visits, system analysis
Industry UsagePower utilities, infrastructure projectsPower generation, transmission companies, consulting firms

Electrical Substation Design focuses on creating detailed plans for substations, while Electrical Power Systems Engineering involves broader analysis and planning of entire electrical networks. Both roles require electrical engineering credentials but differ in scope and daily tasks.

How to get into electrical substation design?

To pursue a career in electrical substation design, individuals typically need a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level engineering roles, developing skills in power systems and CAD software, and obtaining relevant certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) can improve job prospects in this specialized area.
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Infographic showing various Electrical Substation Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,830 per year, or $35.5 per hour.

Electrical Substation Design engineer

360 IT Professionals

Sacramento, CA

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Company Description

360 IT Professionals is a Software Development Company based in Fremont, California that offers complete technology services in Mobile development, Web development, Cloud computing and IT staffing. Merging Information Technology skills in all its services and operations, the company caters to its globally positioned clients by providing dynamic feasible IT solutions. 360 IT Professionals work along with its clients to deliver high-performance results, based exclusively on the one of a kind requirement.


Job Description

We are looking to fill a position for Electrical Substation Design engineer in Sacramento CA.

Qualifications

Mandatory Skills:

  • must have three plus years electrical power industry experience with demonstrated utility background or contractor experience.
  • shall have substation design and technical coordination experience (including proficient competencies in 500kV substation equipment/components/ design/layout experience).
  • must have the ability to communicate effectively in verbal or written form.
  • is required to have the necessary AutoCAD skills to develop cost effective substation design drawings.
Additional Information

Webcam interview is acceptable

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