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Lead Substation Engineer - Protection and Controls

Jacobs

Location

Columb, OH

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/6/2026

Compensation

$145,200 - $190,650 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Lead Substation Engineer will work within Jacobs' Energy & Power Group, focusing on the design and development of substation deliverables for utility upgrades. This role involves close collaboration with regional and global Transmission & Distribution teams to support utility and developer clients. The engineer will play a key role in addressing the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization. Mentoring team members and engaging with industry professional societies will also be part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of direct Substation design experience with utility or consulting organizations.
  • Advanced knowledge of High Voltage substation components such as Transformers, Circuit Breakers, and Gas Insulated Substations.
  • Prior experience in developing substation designs from conceptual through IFC drawings.
  • Familiarity with grounding system design and lighting protection designs for substations.
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Interface directly with utility and developer clients to develop substation design deliverables.
  • Provide engineering overview, expertise, and direction as an independent technical advisor.
  • Mentor team members across North America and globally.
  • Support the sales and proposal preparation process for new contracts.
  • Perform field visits and provide engineering support for clients during construction.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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