Substation Physical Designer

Nexus Engineering Group is employee‑owned, full‑service, and growing our Substation Department. As a Substation Physical Designer, you’ll develop the physical design of high‑voltage substation projects — and grow from production support toward independent design.

You’ll produce the general arrangement layouts, elevation and section views, grounding, conduit routing, and equipment placement that bring substations to life — from new builds to upgrades and expansions. Working alongside a collaborative team of engineers and designers, you’ll take on more ownership as you develop, building toward independent design of substation physical packages.

You’ll own a piece of what you build. Nexus is employee‑owned through our ESOP, so the value you help create comes back to you — not just outside shareholders. We invest in our engineers and give them room to grow into greater ownership of the work.

• Employee ownership (ESOP) — build equity in the firm as it grows
• Real ownership that grows with you — from production support toward independent design
• Mentorship from senior engineers and designers on a collaborative team
• Full‑service EPCm exposure, from concept through startup, across a diverse client base
• Career paths that grow with you — toward technical leadership, project management, or discipline leadership
• Flexible work arrangements where business needs allow

• Develop and revise physical layouts, elevation and section views, below‑grade drawings, and supporting documentation in CAD, with growing independence as you develop
• Lay out grounding systems (IEEE Std 80), conduit and cable routing, bus arrangements, and equipment placement
• Build and maintain cable/conduit lists, nameplates, and client‑specific documentation
• Assist the project lead in developing physical documentation, applying technical design standards
• Apply internal and external processes, procedures, and design standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC)
• Coordinate with drafters, designers, other disciplines, clients, and vendors to deliver complete, constructible packages

• Associate Degree in a technical discipline or equivalente technical experience
• 2+ years of experience in substation, power delivery, or electrical design
• Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD and/or Micro Station)
• Familiarity with substation physical design — layouts, grounding (IEEE Std 80), conduit and cable routing, and equipment placement
• Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards
• Ability to travel to project and substation sites, some of which are not accessible by public transportation

• Inventor or Substation Design Suite (SDS) experience
• Grounding or photometric analysis software (WinIGS, CDEGS, AGi
  32, Visual Lighting, or equivalent)
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification, with progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

This role combines office‑based design work with periodic visits to substation and construction sites. This role may require:

• Periodic travel to substation and construction sites
• Appropriate PPE on site, including arc‑rated clothing
• The ability to access outdoor substation yards and walk uneven terrain, with or without reasonable accommodation

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…