Electrical Power and Transmission Engineer

Electrical Power and Transmission Engineer – Columbus Area (Semi-Remote)

At Salas O’Brien we are engineered for impact. Our passion for making a difference applies to our team as well as our projects. We are committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long‑term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people‑first approach to problem solving.

Each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high‑impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Our office in Dublin, Ohio is looking for an Electrical Engineer to provide technical services to utility clients for their design projects and technical support requirements, providing limited technical and administrative direction. Specifically, we need someone to design substations for utility power delivery projects in the transmission and distribution space. This position is based in our Dublin office and will have a hybrid schedule with some days in the office and some working remotely.

• Perform required work activities on an individual basis or within a project team with limited need for supervision.
• Identify and initiate solutions to problems requiring single discipline involvement and single discipline analytical tools.
• Apply engineering aptitudes at the working level to assure compliance to the customer’s and Salas O’Brien’s quality and consistency expectations.
• Assist in planning and schedule of project activities.
• Provide inputs needed to establish project estimates.
• Begin to establish industry ties at the technical, professional and regulatory level.
• Participate in on‑site systems and facilities inspections for customers.
• Review design output and analyses.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned or deemed appropriate of the position by management.
• Guide the work of Designers on the project team.
• Review and check the work of others on the project team.

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in electrical engineering
• 2+ years of experience in electrical design
• Specific experience in utility substation design
• Experience with medium voltage (typically 138kV and below) utility scale power distribution and low voltage industrial scale power distribution

Travel
:
Up to 30%

This role is eligible for performance‑based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S.‑based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.

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