Substation Design Engineer

AES • Dayton, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

AES Ohio is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to join our dedicated team. This is a fully on-site role at our Dayton Service Building, where you’ll play a key part in delivering reliable energy solutions and supporting critical projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Ability to work safely and integrate safety into engineering designs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Access, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Bentley MicroStation or similar CAD software.
• Passing grade on the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
• Familiarity with and application of electrical substation equipment (transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, disconnect switches, relays, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of all or parts of 12kV through 345kV substations consisting of physical layouts, one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Produce detailed engineering design packages in accordance with AES Ohio and relevant industry standards (IEEE, NERC, etc.).
• Prepare procurement specifications for material and services, evaluate proposals, and work with Purchasing to obtain purchase orders.
• Provide engineering support to field crews on construction and maintenance activities.
• Assist in the planning, design, and construction management of substation projects.
• Maintain and optimize internal design standards and engineering databases.
• Assist in after-hours storm restoration and long duration customer outages as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level