Senior Substation Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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.

 

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:

• 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 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
• 5+ years or experience in designing electrical distribution/control systems
• EIT certification desired, PE certification a plus
• High voltage substation design (up to 34k kV) 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 positive image to clients

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

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.

Why Nexus?

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.

Competitive Benefits

Nexus Engineering Group offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage; long-term disability coverage; flexible spending account options; a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions; participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; employee assistance and wellness programs; professional development and training opportunities; and employee referral and incentive programs where applicable. Eligibility and benefit offerings are subject to plan terms and company policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Reasonable Accommodation

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.

Nexus Engineering Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualifies individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require and accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process please contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com . 

Sponsorship & Work Authorization

Nexus Engineering Group does not provide employment visa sponsorship of any kind, including CPT, OPT, or employment-based visas. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must be able to maintain that authorization throughout employment without any action, filing, or sponsorship by the company. This requirement applies both at the time of hire and on a continuing basis for the duration of employment. 

Third‑Party Agency Notice

Nexus Engineering Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or agencies. We only engage approved third‑party partners under a written agreement initiated by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Any resumes submitted without prior authorization or a current agreement will not be eligible for placement fees and will be considered the property of Nexus Engineering Group.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.