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Substation Engineer - Protection and Controls

Jacobs

Location

Columb, OH

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/6/2026

Compensation

$121,000 - $158,850 per year

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

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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