Substation Engineer Lead (Power Systems / MV Distribution)

Prequel Solutions

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience with medium-voltage power distribution systems
  • Familiarity with relay protection and protection controls
  • Experience managing substations and large industrial electrical infrastructures
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Ability to work effectively in a heavy industrial setting

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects on medium-voltage power distribution systems and associated substations
  • Support upgrades for relay protection and control systems
  • Analyze power system performance to recommend improvements
  • Troubleshoot complex electrical power distribution issues
  • Collaborate with plant engineering teams to enhance electrical systems

Benefits

  • Involvement in critical infrastructure that powers major industrial operations
  • Highly technical role with significant impact on plant reliability
  • Leadership opportunity in electrical modernization projects
  • Relocation assistance provided
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Substation Engineer Lead (Power Systems / MV Distribution)

Location: Canton, OH (Relocation Available)

Seeking a hands-on Power Systems Engineer to support and improve a large industrial power distribution network. This is a plant-based role with direct ownership - not consulting.

What You'll Do
  • Support medium-voltage systems (4kV-35kV) across the facility
  • Work with substations, switchgear, and relay protection systems
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues and lead root cause analysis
  • Drive reliability improvements and infrastructure upgrades
  • Partner with operations, maintenance, and contractors

What We're Looking For
  • Experience with medium/high voltage power distribution
  • Background in relays, protection, or substations
  • Hands-on troubleshooting in an industrial or utility environment
  • Electrical Engineering (or related) degree

Typical Backgrounds

Utilities / T&D Heavy manufacturing Metals Chemical Energy

Why This Role
  • Own a mission-critical power system supporting major operations
  • High visibility + direct impact on uptime and performance
  • Opportunity to lead modernization projects
  • Relocation available

If you've worked with MV distribution, substations, or relays in a real operating environment, we'd welcome a conversation.

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