Substation Engineer Lead in Akron

Job Description Job Description

As
Substation Engineer Lead
, you will be the
technical authority
for medium-voltage power distribution—owning system reliability, modernization, protection, power quality, and long‑term asset strategy across the site. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role for an engineer who wants
real ownership of large‑scale electrical systems
, not just designs on paper.

You will lead the
engineering, reliability, and evolution
of medium‑voltage power distribution systems—from incoming utility interfaces and substations to protection schemes, SCADA, and plant‑wide power quality.

• Medium Voltage System Leadership
• • Serve as the
    site technical authority
    for MV power distribution, protection, coordination, and power quality.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex MV system issues impacting plant reliability and safety.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for high‑impact electrical failures.
• Asset Strategy & Modernization
• • Develop and execute the
    MV Asset Management Strategy
    for the Canton campuses, including:
  • • Preventive and predictive maintenance programs
    • Equipment specifications and standards
    • Capital planning and system modernization
  • MV Equipment upgrades and life‑extension projects to ensure long‑term system reliability.
  • Troubleshoot and continuous support to all MV power distribution activities ensuring reliability, plan upgrades, improvements, and complete modernization efforts.
• Projects & Capital Execution
• • Lead MV power distribution projects from
    concept through commissioning
    , with capital budgets ranging from
    thousands up to $5M
    .
  • Manage scope, schedule, budget, contractors, and technical quality.
  • Specify, review, and approve MV equipment purchases at the plant level.
• Protection, Safety & Compliance
• • Act as
    plant lead for relay protection and coordination
    , including creating and modifying relay settings.
  • Serve as
    Corporate Arc Flash Lead
    , executing arc flash studies and mitigation projects using power system modeling tools.
  • Ensure compliance with industry and safety standards (NFPA 70, 70E, 70B, NETA MTS, IEEE).
  • Lead annual plant power outage planning and execution.
• Utility & External Coordination
• • Coordinate with utilities and regional transmission authorities to ensure reliable incoming power.
  • Support electrical safety programs and training across the site.
• Digital & Advanced Systems
• • Serve as Corporate Lead for Power Distribution SCADA systems.
  • Act as plant power quality lead, investigating disturbances and implementing mitigation solutions.
  • Continuous support for plant operations.