Nexus Engineering Group

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.

Substation projects can include the following:

  • Breaker and switch replacements(12kV-345kV)
  • Relay panel replacements
  • RTU replacements
  • Ring bus expansions
  • Line, bus and transformer relay upgrades
  • Physical design

Responsibilities:

  • 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 is part of this job (Travel less than 5%)
  • Prepare/create engineering documents for the installation of new, or modifications to existing substations, including: one-lines, 3-lines, schematics, bill of materials, and relay panel arrangements
  • Good understanding of substation ground grid, rigid and strain bus, and raceway designs
  • Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required
  • 5+ years or experience in designing electrical distribution/control systems
  • EIT certification desired, PE certification a plus
  • High voltage substation design (up to 34k kV) experience preferred
  • Project lead experience developing engineering schedules, budgets and forecasts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and present positive image to clients

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time (hybrid) position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position is available hybrid or onsite. Minimum of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

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.

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  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Internet Publishing

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