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Substation Engineer - Physical Design (Midwest)

Jacobs

Location

Columb, OH

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/6/2026

Compensation

$105,200 - $150,000 per year

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

Job description

The Lead Substation Physical Engineer will work within Jacobs' Energy & Power Group, focusing on the design of substation physical deliverables for utility upgrades. This role involves collaborating with regional Transmission & Distribution teams to support utility and developer clients in the evolving energy landscape. The engineer will be responsible for developing designs for various types of substations and ensuring compliance with client standards. The position requires strong technical knowledge and client interfacing skills to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within the United States
  • Minimum 5 years of direct Substation Physical design experience with utility or consulting organization
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of High Voltage substation components
  • Prior experience in development of substation physical designs from conceptual through the development of IFC drawings
  • Familiarity with grounding system design and lighting and lightning protection designs for substations
  • Ability to perform substation AC/DC Station Service calculations and studies

Responsibilities

  • Interface directly with utility and developer clients to develop Substation Physical design deliverables
  • Provide engineering overview, expertise, and direction while acting as an independent technical advisor
  • Understand client standards and provide feedback on their application
  • Develop Substation Physical design deliverables fully and independently as required for projects
  • Perform project scoping, prepare task orders, and conduct design reviews of work by others
  • Conduct field visits and walk-downs as required for client projects
  • Ensure quality assurance and quality control of design calculations, construction drawings, and specifications

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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