Lead Substation Engineer - Protection and Controls
JacobsLead Substation Engineer - Protection and Controls
JacobsLocation
Columb, OH
Type
Full-time
Posted
11/6/2026
Compensation
$145,200 - $190,650 per year
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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