Substation Physical Designer

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.

Why Nexus

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.

What You Can Expect

• 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

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

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

$60,000 - $95,000 a year The posted salary range represents the anticipated base pay for this position in accordance with applicable pay-transparency requirements and may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, work location, and market conditions. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — an ownership stake and a share in the long-term success of Nexus Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match and discretionary bonus opportunities Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave Professional development and career advancement — training, certifications, licensure support, tuition assistance, and mentorship Wellness benefits and a flexible schedule where business needs allow

About Nexus Engineering Group

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