Senior/Lead Electrical Substation Design Engineer

Job Description:
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual who is capable of leading project teams and providing technical expertise on electrical substation engineering projects, brownfield retrofits and new construction.

• Distribution and Transmission Breaker Upgrades (12kV-345kV)
• Ring Bus Expansions
• Bus and Transformer Relay Upgrades, Power Line Carrier Upgrades
• RTU Replacements
• Physical Design, Switch and Conductor Upgrades

• Lead and manage project teams of engineers and designers in the design of electrical substations
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on electrical substation engineering projects
• Project scoping and site walkdowns, Travel to various substations part of this job
• QA/QC checking of design packages with one-lines, Conduit Schedules, BOM, Layouts, relay panel arrangements, Existing Steel drawings, and cable lists for high voltage (32.4-500kV) substations
• Prepare/create engineering documents for the installation of new, or modifications to existing substations, including: bill of materials, yard layouts, plans and section views, and electrical details
• Good understanding of substation ground grid, rigid and strain bus, and raceway designs
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Required
• Advanced degree a plus
• EIT certification desired, PE certification a plus
• Minimum of 5 years utility experience or related work experience
• Experience in performing power distribution, utility design desired
• Working knowledge of or familiarity with:
  • AutoCAD 2-D CAD and 3-D CAD a plus
  • Electrical design tools

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 

About Nexus

Nexus Engineering Group is a full-service, independent engineering firm focused on supporting clients’ specific project goals from concept to startup. With more than a dozen years of proven engineering and design successes, Nexus is the preferred engineering firm of choice when seeking integrity and expertise.

Nexus performs best when faced with complex and demanding projects in the refining, petroleum midstream, chemical, and manufacturing industries. Our teams have the talent and moxie to tackle all sizes of projects for local and international clients seeking to design, build, and construct highly technical and functional facilities. With more than 200 professionals that you’ll genuinely like working with, Nexus is more than just your typical engineering firm. Clients come to us for our expertise, creativity, passion, and relentless focus on their goals.