Senior Substation Engineer – Protection & Controls
Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
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Job Summary
Nexus Engineering Group is employee-owned full-service and built by the people who do the work. As a Senior Substation Engineer Protection & Controls youll lead the protection control and wiring design that brings high-voltage substation projects to life.
Youll lead the protection & control engineering and design work of high-voltage substation projects single-line diagrams schematics wiring and control documentation and the complete drawing packages that make a project constructible. Applying advanced technical standards youll coordinate across disciplines clients and vendors; check and guide the work of other engineers and designers; and serve as a technical anchor the team and clients rely on.
Youll 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 its done.
What you can expect:
- Employee ownership (ESOP) build equity in the firm as it grows
- Ownership of high-voltage substation P&C design from single-line to constructible package
- A senior seat lead design execution check others work and mentor engineers and designers
- 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
- Lead the protection control and wiring design of substation projects of varying size and complexity single-line diagrams schematics wiring diagrams and supporting documentation in CAD.
- Develop and oversee protection and control deliverables: relay and control schematics wiring documentation cable and conduit schedules nameplates and related project documentation.
- Apply advanced-to-expert design standards and client-specific documentation requirements across your projects.
- Coordinate with drafters designers other disciplines clients vendors and project managers to resolve design issues and deliver complete constructible packages.
- Perform formal checking of small-to-medium project deliverables applying client processes and standards to review others work.
- Provide input to project schedules and updates when acting in a lead capacity accounting for cross-discipline interdependencies.
- Provide clear technical direction mentoring and guidance to less-experienced engineers and design staff.
- Strengthen client confidence through sound design decisions responsive coordination reliable execution and reduced rework.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Technology or a related discipline.
- 6 years of substation power delivery protection and controls or electrical design experience.
- Advanced knowledge of substation protection and controls design single-line diagrams schematics wiring documentation cable/conduit information nameplates and client-specific documentation.
- Strong working knowledge of IEEE ANSI NEC and NESC standards.
- Proficiency with CAD including AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Demonstrated project leadership on substation projects.
- A valid drivers license driving to and between project and substation sites is an essential function of this role and some sites are not accessible by public transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain licensure in the near future.
- Experience leading protection and controls design for high-voltage utility industrial or EPC substation projects.
- Experience checking or reviewing substation protection and controls design packages.
- Familiarity with client-specific design standards project documentation requirements and construction-support processes.
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 drivers 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
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 drivers 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
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.
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 youll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity dedication and relentless focus on achieving client goals.
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 qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process please contact us at emailprotected.
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.
ThirdParty Agency Notice
Nexus Engineering Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or agencies. We only engage approved thirdparty 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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 ... View more
