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Senior Substation Engineer - Physical Design (Midwest)

Jacobs

Location

Columb, OH

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/6/2026

Compensation

$132,900 - $176,800 per year

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

Job description

The Senior Substation Engineer - Physical Design will work within Jacobs' Energy & Power Group, focusing on the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization. This role involves collaborating with regional Transmission & Distribution delivery teams to support utility and developer clients. The engineer will be responsible for developing Substation Physical design deliverables for various projects, including greenfield and brownfield substations. The position requires strong technical knowledge and client interfacing skills to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within the United States or the ability to obtain additional PE licenses if needed.
  • Minimum 10 years of direct Substation Physical design experience with a utility or consulting organization.
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of High Voltage substation components.
  • Prior experience in the development of substation physical designs from conceptual through the development of IFC drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with regional Transmission & Distribution delivery teams to support utility and developer clients.
  • Develop Substation Physical design deliverables for utility upgrades, including various types of substations and offshore wind facilities.
  • Interface directly with clients to understand their standards and provide feedback on applications.
  • 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 and provide engineering support 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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