Top 24 Lead substation protection and controls engineer Jobs in Columbus

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
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ERS Sr. Power Systems Engineer - Remote
Vertiv —Westerville, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- OSHA
- 5 years
- Laboratory experience
Power Systems Protection Engineer - Substation Design
GPD Group —Columbus, OH
- 6 years
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Lead System Protection Engineer 2 - Grid
Sargent & Lundy —Columbus, OH
- $134,546 - $205,557 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Analysis skills
- US work authorization
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
10d
Lead Substation Project Engineer
WSP —Columbus, OH
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Field Service Engineer, L5
PwrQ Holdings LLC —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Up to 50% travel
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Senior System Protection Engineer 2 - Grid
Sargent & Lundy —Columbus, OH
- $100,019 - $152,807 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Director of Engineering, Energy Storage
SOLV Energy, LLC —Columbus, OH
- $170,074 - $226,199 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Lead Substation Engineer 1 - Grid
Sargent & Lundy —Columbus, OH
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Senior Substation Physical Designer or Engineer
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
Substation Manager - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering
Kiewit Corporation —Columbus, OH
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
HV Project Manager
SOLV Energy, LLC —Columbus, OH
- $110,837 - $138,547 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Construction site
- 5 years
- System design
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Commissioning Project Manager, BESS
SOLV Energy, LLC —Columbus, OH
- $110,632 - $138,290 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Commissioning Engineer
SOLV Energy, LLC —Columbus, OH
- $115,576 - $141,581 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Protection and Control Engineer
ABB Inc. —Delaware, OH
- $83,300 - $133,280 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- System design
- Master's degree
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Assistant Commissioning Project Manager, PV
SOLV Energy, LLC —Columbus, OH
- $95,272 - $119,089 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Commissioning Project Manager, HV
SOLV Energy, LLC —Columbus, OH
- $92,091 - $115,114 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Commissioning Project Manager (Remote)
SOLV Energy, LLC —Columbus, OH
- $110,632 - $138,290 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- System design
- 3 years
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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HV Project Manager (Remote)
SOLV Energy, LLC —Columbus, OH
- $110,837 - $138,547 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Construction site
- 5 years
- System design
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Senior Protection Engineer
Native American Transformer Services, Inc. —United States
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Remote
- 7 years
- Bachelor of Science
- System design
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Substation Engineer – Protection & Controls

Nexus Engineering Group -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $110,000 a year
12 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
Protective relaying
Electrical drafting for control systems projects
Automation
Substation design
Electrical protection systems
Design engineering
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
NFPA 70 compliance
Power system protection

Full Job Description

Nexus Engineering Group is employee-owned, full-service, and growing our Substation Department. As a Substation Engineer – Protection & Controls, you’ll develop the protection, control, and wiring design of high-voltage substation projects — and grow from production support toward independent design.

You’ll produce the single-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring documentation — including protective relaying and SCADA/automation scope — that keep substations running safely and reliably. Working alongside a collaborative team of engineers and designers, you’ll take on more ownership as you develop, building toward independent design of substation protection and control 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 single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring documentation in CAD, with growing independence as you develop.
Build and maintain cable/conduit lists, nameplates, and client-specific documentation.
Assist the project lead in developing protection and control documentation, applying technical design standards.
Support protective relaying, SCADA/RTU, and automation design and interfaces within your scope.
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

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
2+ years of experience in substation, power delivery, or electrical design.
Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical).
Familiarity with the wiring scope — AC/DC schematics, control wiring, protective relaying, and SCADA/RTU/automation interfaces.
Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards.
Proficiency with Bluebeam (or equivalent) for redlines and markups.
Ability to travel to project and substation sites, some of which are not accessible by public transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

Substation Design Suite (SDS) experience.
Exposure to procurement documentation and processes.
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:

Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation, with or without reasonable accommodation
Periodic travel to substation and construction sites, some not accessible by public transportation
Site visits that may involve exposure to weather, energized electrical equipment, noise, and heavy equipment; appropriate PPE, including arc-rated clothing, must be worn on site
The ability to walk uneven terrain and access outdoor substation yards, 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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