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... substation equipment, and relevant industry standards. This role is fully remote. Specific location ... Review electrical substations, including layout, equipment selection, and equipment specifications ...

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... substation equipment, and relevant industry standards. This role is fully remote. Specific location ... Design/Review electrical substations, including layout, equipment selection, and equipment ...

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As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance remote electrical substation in the United States is $22.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFreelance Remote Electrical SubstationFreelance Remote Electrical Engineer
CertificationsTypically requires electrical certifications and substation-specific licensesRequires electrical engineering degree and relevant licenses
Work EnvironmentFocuses on substation design, maintenance, and troubleshooting remotelyDesigns electrical systems, analyzes circuits, and provides engineering solutions remotely
Industry UsagePrimarily in power utilities, transmission, and distribution companiesUsed across various industries including power, manufacturing, and consulting

Freelance Remote Electrical Substation specialists focus on substation-specific tasks, while Freelance Remote Electrical Engineers have broader electrical design and analysis roles. Both roles require relevant certifications but differ in scope and industry focus.

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Electrical Substation Engineer

Welty Energy, LLC

Trenton, NJ • Remote

$85K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty, is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, substation engineering and construction oversight on transmission, substation and distribution projects ranging in voltages from 4kV to 765kV.

Headquartered in Akron, OH, and working nationally, Welty Energy currently manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S.

And now, Welty Energy is looking for a Substation Engineer to join our team! As part of the Welty Energy Substation Team, you will represent our client(s) specific to substation design working on projects ranging from 12kV-500kV.

While this position can be remote the hired team member is to be based in the state of New Jersey (currently). Relocation and sponsorship is unfortunately not provided at this time.

Day to day, you may:

  • create and modify protection and control design drawings including, but not limited to one-lines, three-lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, communication drawings, wiring diagrams, etc.
  • create and modify physical drawings including plan and section views, yard layouts, bill of material lists, grounding drawings, etc.
  • perform calculations such as battery sizing, AC loading, voltage drop, conduit fill, lightning protection, lighting design, and ground grid studies.
  • perform reviews of Substation Engineers an Designers work to ensure they meet code, customer requirements, and good engineering practices.
  • coordinate with other disciplines such as project management and civil engineering teams.
  • interface with client’s engineering groups and project management team to provide regular and timely updates.
  • review manufacturer drawings.
  • incorporate red line drawings from the field to as-builts.
  • update design leads or project managers on project status as needed.
  • perform site visits when necessary.

What we require:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering at an ABET accredited university
  • 5+ years of experience as a Substation Engineer
  • EIT Certification with the intention to pursue PE license (PE preferred)
  • Ability to travel 10-20% (project specific)

See our Culture video here to learn more about what makes Welty Energy such a great place to work for!

Important Notice to US Applicants:

Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty Building Company, LLC., is an at-will employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Scale and Benefits:

Salary: $85,000 - $130,000

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) contributions.

Please note, the actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

While we provide a range, we'd love to hear from you if you are in or outside of this range as there may be other opportunities that suit your skills/criteria.

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