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Overview
Substation engineer work is about designing medium- and high-voltage substations for transmission, distribution and generation of electrical energy.
In job descriptions, look for substation design, electrical engineering, power transmission, safety and environmental compliance, design adjustments, equipment maintenance, overhead lines and system operation.
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Substation engineers work with medium- and high-voltage infrastructure that connects generation, transmission and distribution. Tasks can include design calculations, equipment layouts, design changes, testing procedures and checks against safety and environmental requirements.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes electrical engineering, electricity principles, transmission systems, overhead lines, substations, equipment maintenance, technical drawings and safety in power operations. Some roles focus on new design; others support operation and upgrades.
Salary context
Salary context depends on voltage level, design authority, grid responsibility, testing work, site inspection, environmental compliance and whether the role carries sign-off or coordination responsibility for electrical power operations.
Career paths
Career paths can move from design support or field checks toward lead substation design, grid planning, transmission-system management, project engineering, safety coordination or specialist high-voltage consultancy.
Good to know
Check whether adverts mention voltage range, substation type, transmission or distribution scope, design tools, site visits, testing procedures, safety standards and responsibility for approving design changes.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include power distribution engineer and electric power generation engineer.
Explore this activityEngineering activities and related technical consultancy
This occupation may also occur in this activity. Other occupations there include power distribution engineer, electric power generation engineer and electrical engineer.
Explore this activityElectric power generation, transmission and distribution
Another possibility is this activity. Another occupation there is electric power generation engineer.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
About this information
The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Electrical Engineers
17-2071.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
71.12Engineering activities and related technical consultancy27.11Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers35.1Electric power generation, transmission and distribution42.22Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
Alternative labels
substation technology engineering consultant
substation engineering specialist
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sub stations engineer
substation engineering adviser
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substation technology engineering adviser
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sub-stations engineer
substations engineer
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sub-station engineer
Occupation group
electrical engineer (2151.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f1b89616-5dfe-40d4-8b02-58a6982b1a01 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2151.1.6 |
| ISCO group | 2151 |
| Concept type | Occupation |