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Senior Substation Design Engineer

Medium, Columbus, OH, United States


Job summary:

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 preferredProject 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 full-time role is based onsite at our Cleveland office. A hybrid schedule is available for employees who live locally. For candidates outside this area, a remote arrangement may be considered, with required travel to the home office and client sites.

Competitive Benefits
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Why Nexus?
Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.

At Nexus, you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where you’ll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on achieving client goals.

Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Sponsorship & Work Authorization
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Policy
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