Top 14 Substation designer physical Jobs in Columbus

Substation P&C Designer
WSP —Columbus, OH
- Hybrid work
- Basic math
- English
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Sr. Physical Designer (Substation)
GFT —Columbus, OH
- Up to $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Fair chance
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Intermediate Substation Physical Designer
WSP —Columbus, OH
- 5 years
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Substation Lead Specialist Electrical Designer
WSP —Columbus, OH
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
12d
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
Senior Substation Physical Designer 1 -- Grid
Sargent & Lundy —Columbus, OH
- $77,890 - $118,999 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- US work authorization
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Designer Assc - Designer Staff
AEP Service Corporation —New Albany, OH
- $22.14 - $27.67 an hour
- Overtime
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Tuition reimbursement
7d
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
Designer Assc - Designer Sr
AEP Service Corporation —New Albany, OH
- $46,049 - $79,369 a year
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
6d
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
3d
Electrical Engineer
Paul J. Ford and Company —Columbus, OH
- Overtime
- Office
- Travel
- Mentoring
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Substation Manager - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering
Kiewit Corporation —Columbus, OH
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Substation Project Engineer
Electrical Consultants, Inc. —Gahanna, OH
- Urgently hiring
- 6 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Master's degree
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Substation P&C Designer

WSP -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

12 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Record keeping
Safety protocol adherence
Substation design
Technical documentation
Spreadsheets
Basic math
English
Research
High school diploma or GED
Electrical protection systems
Design engineering
Construction regulations
Power system protection
Electrical drafting for industrial equipment projects
Productivity software
Technical writing experience within technology
Technical Proficiency

Full Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation P&C Designer for our Columbus/NewAlbany, OH office. Be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. This position offers an on‑site or hybrid work arrangement, depending on candidate location, experience, and business needs.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.

This Opportunity

Under general to minimal supervision, provides technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications to be used for power and energy electrical infrastructure services, supporting transmission and distribution substations. Tasks may include developing skills and generating CADD designs on various assigned projects of basic complexity, with an emphasis on substation protection and control (P&C) design (e.g., schematics, wiring, interconnections, panel layouts). Generates accurate and concise design phase deliverables including reports, technical memoranda, design manuals, details, specifications, and material lists. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality.

Your Impact

Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, verbal or written specifications, technical drawings, rough sketches, diagrams, and other matrices to support substation protection and control (P&C) design and drawing development activities.
Under general supervision, use computer‑aided design and drafting (CADD) software to assist with basic design details and prepare substation P&C drawings which require a high degree of precision (e.g., control schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams, panel layouts).
Provide basic technical design assistance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit, form, and function, while ensuring the construction and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications.
Assist with verifying calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, and escalating any issues or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
Assure plans adhere to applicable codes, standards, and client/utility requirements.
Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineer.
Ensure the specification of materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
Travel to and attend client site visits related to projects
Complete training on assigned tasks and tools supporting substation P&C design.
Exhibit basic knowledge of current drafting and design support practices supporting substation P&C design deliverables.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant post‑education experience in a substation design role supporting protection and control (P&C) design for electrical power transmission and distribution projects, preferably in utility or industrial/commercial environments.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship (including H‑1B, OPT, CPT, or other employment‑based visas).
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Familiar with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
Familiar with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements applicable to electrical/substation design work.
Excellent research and evaluation skills with analytical mindset.
Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
Experience with discipline-specific design software (e.g., AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation) is preferred.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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substation designer physical jobs in columbus

Substation P&C Designer

Sr. Physical Designer (Substation)

Intermediate Substation Physical Designer

Substation Lead Specialist Electrical Designer

Staff Physical Substation Designer - Transmission & Distribution (Midwest Region)

Senior Substation Physical Designer 1 -- Grid

Designer Assc - Designer Staff

Experienced Substation Physical Designer

Senior Substation Physical Designer

Designer Assc - Designer Sr

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