Senior Substation Physical Designer or Engineer

Job description

Nexus Engineering Group is employee-owned, full-service, and built by the people who do the work. As a Senior Substation Physical Designer, you’ll lead the physical design that turns high-voltage substation projects into constructible reality. You’ll lead the physical design of high-voltage substation projects — developing and directing deliverables such as general arrangement drawings, elevations and section views, grounding systems, below-grade design, conduit and cable routing, bus arrangements, and equipment placement. As a technical leader, you’ll coordinate across disciplines, support project execution, mentor developing engineers, and make sure every design package that leaves your desk is complete, accurate, and constructible. ### 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 give senior engineers real ownership of the work and a voice in how it’s done. **What you can expect:** - Employee ownership (ESOP) — build equity in the firm as it grows - Ownership of high-voltage substation physical design, from general arrangement to constructible package - A senior seat — provide technical leadership, check others’ work, and mentorship - 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 - Lead the physical design and execution of high-voltage substation projects — new stations, upgrades, expansions, and modernization efforts. - Develop and oversee physical design deliverables: general arrangement drawings, elevations, section views, grounding layouts, below-grade design, conduit and cable routing, and equipment placement. - Direct grounding design, bus arrangements, conduit systems, and equipment layouts for your project scopes. - Apply advanced engineering principles, client specifications, and industry standards to produce high-quality design packages. - Coordinate with protection & controls, civil, and structural engineers, designers, drafters, project managers, clients, and vendors for cohesive execution. - Review and check deliverables for technical accuracy, constructability, completeness, and compliance with project requirements. - Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and technical staff. - Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and progress reporting, and resolve technical challenges while protecting quality, safety, and schedule. - Foster strong client relationships through responsive communication, sound engineering judgment, and reliable project execution. ### What We’re Looking For **Required Qualifications** - Associate Degree in a technical discipline or equivalente technical experience. - 6+ years of experience in substation engineering, power delivery, or electrical design. - Advanced knowledge of substation physical design — layouts, grounding systems, conduit and cable routing, equipment placement, and constructible drawing development. - Strong working knowledge of IEEE (including IEEE Std. 80 for grounding), ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards. - Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar engineering design platforms. - Demonstrated experience leading engineering tasks or project scopes. - Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills. - A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel between project and substation sites as required. **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience leading physical design for utility, industrial, renewable energy, or EPC substation projects. - Experience performing engineering reviews or formal checking of design packages. - Familiarity with client-specific utility standards and documentation requirements. - Experience with Substation Design Suite (SDS), Inventor, WinIGS, CDEGS, or similar engineering tools. - Construction support and field engineering experience. ### Work Environment & Physical Demands This position is performed in a combination of office and active project-site environments. This role may require: - Frequent travel to project and substation sites, some not accessible by public transportation (a valid driver’s license is required) - Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation, with or without reasonable accommodation - Field visits that may involve exposure to weather, energized electrical equipment, noise, and heavy equipment; required PPE must be worn on site - The ability to walk uneven terrain and access outdoor substation yards and elevated or confined areas, with or without reasonable accommodation