
Substation Designer
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Remote - Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 92% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,000–€5,500). The listed pay band (€250–€348) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 174 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Substation Designer | €3,000/per month | €4,100/per month | €5,200/per month |
| All roles in Remote - Finland | €2,000/per month | €3,500/per month | €5,500/per month |
We are seeking electrical substation designers to strengthen our growing expert team. The role involves contributing to design work on electrical substations and energy projects, with tasks that may include protection, control and automation solutions, electrical calculations, equipment and system selections, and drafting technical documents and designs. You will collaborate with clients, equipment suppliers and the project organization during design, construction and commissioning. The scope can be adapted to your existing skills and career goals. This is a permanent position with a flexible working location and a hybrid work model. You will join a strong team of electrical substation professionals and work on meaningful, technically interesting projects where your expertise grows with the projects. We offer responsibility, support and opportunities to specialize while seeing the bigger picture. Your daily work will be shaped by your skills and interests and can involve design work on primary and secondary sides of substations, protection, control and automation solutions, electrical calculations and diagrams, equipment and system choices, and drafting technical documents. The exact responsibilities will be defined together with you and based on what you already know and where you want to develop. We value learning and cooperation and believe in shaping the role to fit you. We look for a suitable electrical engineering education and interest in substations, electricity transmission and energy systems. You may be at the beginning of your career or an experienced substation professional seeking new challenges. What matters most is your willingness to do high-quality work, learn and solve problems with others. We offer a strong team behind you, involvement in authentic and significant projects, and a path for professional growth. The employment is permanent, with a negotiable workplace and a possibility for hybrid work. We also provide the option to work across Finland depending on your skills and project locations. For more information contact Jouni Nurvo at jouni.nurvo@destia.fi or +358504695532. Destia is part of Colas Group and we build and maintain infrastructure for the long term with teams across disciplines. We value equal treatment and diverse perspectives and believe the best solutions come from people being themselves at work. We invite applicants from different backgrounds and encourage you to apply. Join us to learn more about human-centered infrastructure design, construction and maintenance and contribute to society. The job is permanent and the workplace can be agreed, with a hybrid model possible.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Contribute to design of primary and secondary sides of substations
- Assist with protection, control and automation solutions
- Prepare technical calculations and documents
- Collaborate with clients, equipment suppliers and project team
- Support design during construction and commissioning
Skills & Technologies

| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Helsinki, Finland | 69 |
| Remote - Global | 38 |
| Tampere, Finland | 30 |
| Oulu, Finland | 21 |
| Turku, Finland | 17 |
| Vantaa, Finland | 16 |
| Kuopio, Finland | 16 |
| Kouvola, Finland | 12 |
| Jyväskylä, Finland | 11 |
| Rovaniemi, Finland | 10 |
| Vaasa, Finland | 7 |
| Raisio, Finland | 7 |
| Vihdi, Finland | 6 |
| Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, Finland | 5 |
| Finland | 5 |
| Remote - Finland | 4 |
| Pirkkala, Finland | 3 |
| Kotka, Finland | 3 |
| Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland | 3 |
| Espoo, Finland | 3 |
| Vihti, Finland | 3 |
| Nurmes, Finland | 2 |
| Joensuu, Finland | 2 |
| Kirkkonummi, Finland | 2 |
| Firdonkatu 2, Helsinki, Finland | 2 |
| Pieksämäki, Finland | 2 |
| Hämeenlinna, Finland | 2 |
| Vihdin kunta, Finland | 2 |
| Lahti, Finland | 2 |
| Imatra, Finland | 2 |
| Sweden | 1 |
| Kajaanin alue, Finland | 1 |
| Kiuruvesi, Finland | 1 |
| Travel across Finland, Sweden, Norway | 1 |
| Southeast Finland | 1 |
| Pyhäjoki, Finland | 1 |
| Mikkeli, Finland | 1 |
| Ii, Finland | 1 |
| Siikalatva, Finland | 1 |
| Hyrynsalmi, Finland | 1 |
| Southwest Finland, Finland | 1 |
| Vaalan, Finland | 1 |
| Puolanka, Finland | 1 |
| Seinäjoki, Finland | 1 |
| Äänekoski, Finland | 1 |
| Pori, Finland | 1 |
| Juva, Finland | 1 |
| Akaa, Finland | 1 |
| Norway | 1 |
| Kuusamo, Finland | 1 |
| Kittilä, Finland | 1 |
| Viitasaari, Finland | 1 |
| Uusimaa, Finland | 1 |
| South Savo, Finland | 1 |
| Lappeenranta, Finland | 1 |
| Other locations in Finland and Scandinavia | 1 |
| Raahe, Finland | 1 |
| Kajaanin, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialist | 56 |
| Project Manager | 16 |
| Construction Supervisor | 12 |
| Construction Site Manager | 12 |
| Site Manager | 6 |
| Construction Site Engineer | 5 |
| Designer | 4 |
| Manager | 4 |
| Construction Engineer | 4 |
| Construction Intern | 3 |
| Welder | 3 |
| Electrician | 3 |
| System Manager | 3 |
| Driller | 3 |
| Engineer | 2 |
| Site Engineer | 2 |
| Health and Safety Manager | 2 |
| Supervisor | 2 |
| Contract Manager | 2 |
| Bridge Repair Designer | 2 |
| Electrical Installer | 2 |
| Project Scheduler | 2 |
| Measurement Supervisor | 2 |
| HR Specialist | 2 |
| Structural Engineer | 2 |
| Researcher | 2 |
| Health & Safety Professional | 1 |
| Project Engineer | 1 |
| Environmental Engineer | 1 |
| Track Supervisor | 1 |
| Testing Engineer | 1 |
| Installer | 1 |
| Design Engineer | 1 |
| Construction Worker | 1 |
| Gardener/Horticulturist | 1 |
| Specialist | 1 |
| Electrical Substation Specialist | 1 |
| Procurement Specialist | 1 |
| Bridge and Structural Design Engineer | 1 |
| Health & Safety Lead | 1 |
| Track Worker and Signal Technician | 1 |
| Design | 1 |
| Site Supervisor | 1 |
| EHS Lead | 1 |
| Haalariharjoittelija | 1 |
| Design Intern | 1 |
| Environmental Expert | 1 |
| Blast Supervisor | 1 |
| Finance Specialist | 1 |
| Driver | 1 |
| Automation Operator | 1 |
| Health and Safety Advisor | 1 |
| Healthcare Professional | 1 |
| Quantity Surveyor | 1 |
| EHS Advisor | 1 |
| Bridge Supervisor | 1 |
| Sales Representative | 1 |
| Project Assistant | 1 |
| Intern | 1 |
| Infrastructure Designer | 1 |
| Logistics Manager | 1 |
| Substation Designer | 1 |
| Planner/Project Manager | 1 |
| Specialist in Bridge Design | 1 |
| Team Leader | 1 |
| Surveyor | 1 |
| Accountant | 1 |
| HS Lead | 1 |
| Quality Manager | 1 |
| Expert | 1 |
| Technical Intern | 1 |
| Structural Modeler | 1 |
| Construction Supervisor and Construction Manager | 1 |
| HR Coordinator | 1 |
| Engineering Intern | 1 |
| Safety Equipment Supervisor | 1 |
| Road Lighting Electrician | 1 |
| HR System Specialist | 1 |
| Pile Driver | 1 |
| Research Assistant | 1 |
| Design Coordinator | 1 |
| Geotechnical Expert | 1 |
| Payroll and Employment Relations Specialist | 1 |
| Estimator | 1 |
| Safety Supervisor | 1 |
| Geotechnical Engineer | 1 |
| Truck Driver | 1 |
| Construction Professional | 1 |
| Sähköasemasuunnittelija | 1 |
| Civil Engineer | 1 |
| Inspector | 1 |
| Substation Professional | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 78 |
| Manager | 37 |
| Intern | 31 |
| Senior | 7 |
| Junior | 1 |
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