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How much do entry level substation manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level substation manager in the United States is $47,831.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $52,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Substation Manager vs Substation Technician?

AspectEntry Level Substation ManagerSubstation Technician
Required CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field; some certifications preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role overseeing operations; office and substation siteHands-on technical work at substations; field environment
Employer & Industry UsageUtilities companies, power providers, industrial plants

The Entry Level Substation Manager typically oversees substation operations, requiring some technical knowledge and leadership skills, while the Substation Technician focuses on technical maintenance and repairs. The manager role involves supervision and planning, whereas technicians perform hands-on tasks. Both roles are essential in the power industry but differ in responsibilities and required experience.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Substation Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 96% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,831 per year, or $23 per hour.
Substation Protection & Controls Project Engineer (PE License Required)

Substation Protection & Controls Project Engineer (PE License Required)

Amped I LLC

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$149.10K - $160K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Description

Amped I LLC was founded in 2010 as a design and engineering firm specializing in power infrastructure projects ranging from transmission to distribution for power utility, industry, government and commercial facilities. Amped I is a small, certified Women's Business Enterprise with the goal to provide exceptional value, integrity, and client satisfaction to all of our clients' needs. Amped I is also committed to both career growth and job satisfaction for each individual team member. We are proud and stand behind our core values of accountability, collaboration, positive energy, problem solving, and continuous improvement.


Job Summary

The Substation Protection & Controls Project Engineer role is a mid-level, full-time, permanent position. This position is fully-remote, allowing you to work from home Monday - Friday each week. While working alongside a team of experienced electrical engineers and providing guidance to entry-level electrical engineers, this position leads projects in electrical substation protection and control design. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity where your contributions and career growth is valued from day one, we invite you to apply!


Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Create/modify design documents and drawings for a project, including one-lines, three-lines, control schematics and wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements and specifications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, and generating bills of material
  • Design auxiliary AC and DC power systems
  • Develop SCADA system and communications interfaces
  • Work with various project teams to fully develop system integration of protection, control, and monitoring systems
  • Perform basic calculations such as relay burden, voltage drop, and short circuit calculations
  • Perform relay coordination studies and prepare relay settings
  • Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with Project Managers, clients, designers and drafters as needed
  • Single point of contact with clients on technical issues
  • Multi-discipline engineering
  • Manages project work from all technical aspects
  • Ability to review engineering of the entire project
  • Creates project cost estimates and proposals for new project work
  • Performs site walk-downs independently to scope project requirements
  • Produce scope documents based on client requests and standards

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Strong understanding of a substation project lifecycle at the utility level 
  • Excellent technical communication and detail-oriented work practices
  • High comfort level with teaching, training, and mentoring team members

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited university in Electrical Engineering 
  • Engineering Technology degrees considered in combination with industry experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License required, MS Engineering preferred, but not required
    • Ability to obtain PE License in additional states/jurisdictions based on client requirements
  • Minimum 6 years experience in relay protection and control design of high voltage 12-500 kV substations


Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as access to telemedicine.
  • Retirement Plans: 401(k) with a company match.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation days, sick leave, and personal time off.
  • Paid Company Holidays: Company paid holidays and one floating holiday.
  • Family Support: Paid leave policies for maternity, paternity, adoption, and foster care placement.
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Remote work options and flexible work hours.

**In order to be considered for this position, please also complete the Culture Index assessment, linked here.


Our company embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.