Substation Engineer Lead

Job overview

The Substation Engineer Lead role is onsite in Canton, OH. The posting lists a base salary of $115,000–$160,000 per year. The role supports medium-voltage power distribution infrastructure at a major manufacturing operation. This hands-on technical and project leadership position supports reliable power systems through troubleshooting, maintenance, modernization, and commissioning. It coordinates engineering, maintenance, operations, and contractors to deliver infrastructure upgrades without the travel often associated with the field.

What you'll do

• Support and troubleshoot medium-voltage power distribution and substations
• work with transformers, switchgear, breakers, and protective relays
• lead infrastructure upgrades and modernization projects
• support reliability, preventive maintenance, and root-cause troubleshooting
• coordinate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and contractors
• lead projects through installation and commissioning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substation engineer lead

canton oh

prequel solutions

full-time

onsite

medium-voltage power

protective relays

power distribution

no travel

$115k–$160k

10% bonus opportunity

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 10% annual bonus opportunity
• sign-on bonus
• retention bonus
• relocation assistance up to $40,000 grossed-up
• full benefits
• paid time off.

Why this role

The posting specifies no travel and describes the role as technical/project leadership rather than people management. A 10% annual bonus opportunity, sign-on bonus, retention bonus, and relocation assistance up to $40,000 grossed-up are listed.

About the employer

Prequel Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.