Substation Design Engineer III

Nexus Engineering Group

$95K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required
  • EIT certification desired
  • 3+ years of experience in designing electrical distribution/control systems required
  • Proficient with AutoCAD, MS Teams, and Excel
  • Preferred experience in high voltage substation design (up to 34k kV)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong team collaboration and client presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with project teams to design electrical substations
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance on substation projects
  • Conduct project scoping and site walkdowns with minimal travel
  • Prepare engineering documents for new installations and modifications
  • Understand substation ground grid, bus, and raceway designs
  • Ensure project completion on time and within budget

Benefits

  • Participates in discretionary bonuses
  • Eligible for the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 3 days in the office
  • Flexible Monday through Friday work hours
  • Comprehensive compensation package available
Full Job Description
Job summary:

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual who is capable of working with project teams 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:

  • Work with 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
  • EIT certification desired
  • 3+ years or experience in designing electrical distribution/control systems required
  • Proficient with AutoCAD, MS Teams, and Excel
  • High voltage substation design (up to 34k kV) experience preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and present positive image to clients
  • Demonstrates strong ability to interpret and apply detailed specifications with accuracy and reliability


$95,000 - $120,000 a year

The salary range listed above represents base pay for candidates in our Oak Brook, Illinois office, in accordance with applicable pay transparency requirements.

Compensation for all candidates is determined based on experience, qualifications, skill set, certifications, work location, and market conditions. In addition to base pay, Nexus Engineering Group offers a comprehensive compensation package that may include eligibility for discretionary bonuses and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing employees the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the company.

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.

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