Substation Designer I (Engineering Services

Job Description 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.

Nexus is employee-owned through our ESOP, so the value you help create comes back to you — not just outside shareholders. Employee ownership (ESOP) — build equity in the firm as it grows

Real ownership that grows with you — from production support toward independent design

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).

2+ years of experience in substation, power delivery, or electrical design.

• Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).
• Familiarity with substation physical design — layouts, grounding (IEEE Std 80), conduit and cable routing, and equipment placement.
• 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, AGi32, 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. 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

An individual’s base salary will be determined within this range based on relevant factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, work location, internal equity, and market conditions. 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

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.

We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where you’ll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. 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 qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Nexus Engineering Group does not provide employment visa sponsorship of any kind, including CPT, OPT, or employment-based visas. Nexus Engineering Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or agencies. 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.

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