Top 29 Substation designer Jobs in Columbus

Substation Physical Designer
Nexus Engineering Group —Columbus, OH
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
5d
Substation P&C Designer
WSP —Columbus, OH
- Hybrid work
- Basic math
- English
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Entry-Level Designer - Substation Design
GPD Group —Columbus, OH
- Analysis skills
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Substation Specialist Electrical Designer (P&C)
WSP —Columbus, OH
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Transmission Designer/Drafter (CAD)
American Municipal Power, Inc —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Access
- Mid-level
- Office
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Staff Physical Substation Designer - Transmission & Distribution (Midwest Region)
Burns & McDonnell —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Office
- Analysis skills
- 401(k)
- Employee stock ownership plan
Intermediate Substation Physical Designer
WSP —Columbus, OH
- 5 years
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Substation Physical Designer
Nexus Engineering Group —Columbus, OH
- $75,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Construction site
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
9d
Designer
AEP Service Corporation —New Albany, OH
- $22.14 - $44.80 an hour
- Overtime
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Tuition reimbursement
1d
Experienced Substation Physical Designer
WSP —Columbus, OH
- 7 years
- Schematics
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Substation Physical Designer
WSP —Columbus, OH
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Substation Engineer
Nexus Engineering Group —Columbus, OH
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- Engineering
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Substation Lead Specialist Electrical Designer
WSP —Columbus, OH
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Construction Manager - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction
Meta —New Albany, OH
- $150,000 - $209,000 a year
- Civil engineering
- Construction site
- Engineering
Entry-Level Designer - Transmission Line Design
GPD Group —Columbus, OH
- Analysis skills
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Designer Senior
AEP Service Corporation —Gahanna, OH
- $30.53 - $38.16 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Math
- Tuition reimbursement
4d
Substation Engineer – Protection & Controls
Nexus Engineering Group —Columbus, OH
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
5d
Substation Manager - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering
Kiewit Corporation —Columbus, OH
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Substation Project Manager - Engineering
Kiewit Corporation —Columbus, OH
- $179,000 - $188,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Designer - Structural
Quanta Services —Columbus, OH
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Substation Physical Designer

Nexus Engineering Group -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,000 - $100,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee stock ownership plan
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

CAD software
Design engineering
Cable routing
Grounding systems
NFPA 70 compliance

Full Job Description

Nexus Engineering Group is employee-owned, full-service, and growing our Substation Department. As a Substation Physical Designer, you’ll develop the physical design of high-voltage substation projects — and grow from production support toward independent design.

You’ll produce the general arrangement layouts, elevation and section views, grounding, conduit routing, and equipment placement that bring substations to life — from new builds to upgrades and expansions. Working alongside a collaborative team of engineers and designers, you’ll take on more ownership as you develop, building toward independent design of substation physical packages.

Why Nexus

You’ll own a piece of what you build. Nexus is employee-owned through our ESOP, so the value you help create comes back to you — not just outside shareholders. We invest in our engineers and give them room to grow into greater ownership of the work.

What you can expect:

Employee ownership (ESOP) — build equity in the firm as it grows
Real ownership that grows with you — from production support toward independent design
Mentorship from senior engineers and designers on a collaborative team
Full-service EPCm exposure, from concept through startup, across a diverse client base
Career paths that grow with you — toward technical leadership, project management, or discipline leadership
Flexible work arrangements where business needs allow

What You’ll Do

Develop and revise physical layouts, elevation and section views, below-grade drawings, and supporting documentation in CAD, with growing independence as you develop.
Lay out grounding systems (IEEE Std 80), conduit and cable routing, bus arrangements, and equipment placement.
Build and maintain cable/conduit lists, nameplates, and client-specific documentation.
Assist the project lead in developing physical documentation, applying technical design standards.
Apply internal and external processes, procedures, and design standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC).
Coordinate with drafters, designers, other disciplines, clients, and vendors to deliver complete, constructible packages.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

Associate Degree in a technical discipline or equivalente technical experience.
2+ years of experience in substation, power delivery, or electrical design.
Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).
Familiarity with substation physical design — layouts, grounding (IEEE Std 80), conduit and cable routing, and equipment placement.
Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards.
Ability to travel to project and substation sites, some of which are not accessible by public transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

Inventor or Substation Design Suite (SDS) experience.
Grounding or photometric analysis software (WinIGS, CDEGS, AGi32, Visual Lighting, or equivalent).
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, with progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This role combines office-based design work with periodic visits to substation and construction sites. This role may require:

Periodic travel to substation and construction sites
Appropriate PPE on site, including arc-rated clothing
The ability to access outdoor substation yards and walk uneven terrain, with or without reasonable accommodation

The posted salary range represents the anticipated base pay for this position in accordance with applicable pay-transparency requirements and may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, work location, and market conditions.

In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — an ownership stake and a share in the long-term success of Nexus
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match and discretionary bonus opportunities
Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave
Professional development and career advancement — training, certifications, licensure support, tuition assistance, and mentorship
Wellness benefits and a flexible schedule where business needs allow

About Nexus Engineering Group

Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.

At Nexus, you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where you’ll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on achieving client goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Reasonable Accommodation

Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Nexus Engineering Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Sponsorship & Work Authorization

Nexus Engineering Group does not provide employment visa sponsorship of any kind, including CPT, OPT, or employment-based visas. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must be able to maintain that authorization throughout employment without any action, filing, or sponsorship by the company. This requirement applies both at the time of hire and on a continuing basis for the duration of employment.

Third‑Party Agency Notice

Nexus Engineering Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or agencies. We only engage approved third‑party partners under a written agreement initiated by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Any resumes submitted without prior authorization or a current agreement will not be eligible for placement fees and will be considered the property of Nexus Engineering Group.

We may use AI tools to help our recruitment team review and organize applications. These tools support — but never replace — human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by people. If you’d like to know more about how your data is handled, contact us at [email protected].

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