Substation Engineer

A growing, well-established electrical engineering firm based in Northeast Ohio is hiring a Substation Engineer to help lead its expanding substation and medium-to-high voltage power practice. This is a hands-on technical lead role with real ownership, not a cog-in-a-large-machine seat. Why this role is worth a conversation: - Lead substation projects (12kV to 345kV) from feasibility through final design - Technically demanding, never-boring work across industrial, commercial, and mission-critical infrastructure - Small team of sharp, experienced engineers — your work is visible and your voice matters - Real room to grow as the firm scales its substation and high-voltage practice - Genuine work-life balance — a culture that values your time outside the office - Competitive base salary, bonus, full health benefits, retirement with match, PTO, and expense reimbursement What you will do: - Lead substation and medium-to-high voltage power projects, locally and nationally - Take projects from feasibility studies through final design and Issued For Construction - Develop preliminary layouts, single-line and three-line diagrams, equipment schedules, station elevations, and duct bank details - Provide P&C (protection and control) coordination and guidance - Perform ground grid analysis, short circuit studies, protective device coordination, lightning protection, and load flow analysis - Coordinate foundation and structural steel design with multi-discipline teams - Organize work for and mentor junior engineers - Communicate directly with end-users and provide technical guidance through construction - Operate independently with minimal day-to-day direction What we are looking for: - 5+ years of power electrical engineering experience in the 12kV to 345kV range - Substation design experience across schematic design, design development, and construction documents - Working knowledge of power system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, WinIGS, or EasyPower - Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit - Advanced understanding of NESC and IEEE codes and standards - Project management or project lead experience - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) - Strong written and verbal communication Nice to have (not required): - Professional Engineer (PE) license, or active progress toward one - Exposure to data center, mission-critical, or large industrial power infrastructure - Advanced degree in electrical engineering Logistics: - On-site in Independence, Ohio — candidates must be local or willing to commute - Light domestic travel (under 10%) for fieldwork and onsite meetings - Full-time, salaried, exempt - Direct hire About the search: This is a confidential search managed by On Mission Resources, an engineering recruiting firm based in Northeast Ohio. The hiring company is a Northeast Ohio-based electrical engineering firm with deep substation expertise and a growing pipeline of medium-to-high voltage projects. Company name and additional detail will be shared with qualified candidates during the screening conversation.