Substation Engineer - Protection and Controls
JacobsSubstation Engineer - Protection and Controls
JacobsLocation
Columb, OH
Type
Full-time
Posted
11/6/2026
Compensation
$121,000 - $158,850 per year
Job description
The Substation Engineer - Protection and Controls role at Jacobs focuses on supporting utility and developer clients in the energy sector. The successful candidate will work within the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) operations to tackle challenges related to decarbonization and utility modernization. This position involves direct client interaction and the development of substation design deliverables for various projects. The engineer will also mentor team members and contribute to the sales and proposal preparation process.
Requirements
- 5 years of direct Substation design experience with a utility or consulting organization.
- Advanced knowledge of High Voltage substation components such as transformers and circuit breakers.
- 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.
- Perform project scoping and prepare task orders for design review.
- Conduct field visits and walk-downs to provide engineering support during construction.
- Mentor junior staff and develop training modules for the team.
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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