Senior Substation Design Engineer

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.

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

• 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 required (Travel less than 5%).
• Prepare and 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.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience designing electrical distribution/control systems.
• EIT certification desired, PE certification a plus.
• High voltage substation design (up to 34kV) 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 a positive image to clients.

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 are available. For details, please contact us.

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.

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Nexus Engineering Group is unable to sponsor employment authorization in the United States for this position.

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