Substation Physical Designer
Job Location:
Oak Brook, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Nexus Engineering Group is employee-owned full-service and growing our Substation Department. As a Substation Physical Designer youll develop the physical design of high-voltage substation projects and grow from production support toward independent design.
Youll 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 youll take on more ownership as you develop building toward independent design of substation physical packages.
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 invest in our engineers and give them room to grow into greater ownership of the work.
What you can expect:
- Employee ownership (ESOP) build equity in the firm as it grows
- Real ownership that grows with you from production support toward independent design
- Mentorship from senior engineers and designers on a collaborative team
- 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).
- Coordinate with drafters designers other disciplines clients and vendors to deliver complete constructible packages.
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in a technical discipline or equivalente technical experience.
- 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.
- Working knowledge of IEEE ANSI NEC and NESC standards.
- Ability to travel to project and substation sites some of which are not accessible by public transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
This role combines office-based design work with periodic visits to substation and construction sites. This role may require:
- 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
The posted salary range represents the anticipated base pay for this position in accordance with applicable pay-transparency requirements and may vary based on experience qualifications skills certifications work location and market conditions.
In addition to base pay eligible employees may receive:
- 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.
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.
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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
