Senior Substation Engineer - Physical Design (Midwest)
JacobsSenior Substation Engineer - Physical Design (Midwest)
JacobsLocation
Columb, OH
Type
Full-time
Posted
11/6/2026
Compensation
$132,900 - $176,800 per year
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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