Nexus Engineering Group
Substation
SubstationDesignEngineerIII
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“Substation Design Engineer III at Nexus Engineering Group. Skills: Substation design, Electrical engineering, Project management. Work with project teams. Provide technical expertise”
What You'll Achieve.
Projects completed on time; Projects completed within budget
Industry & Context.
Interpret specifications; Apply specifications
Travel less than 5%, Minimum of 3 days in the office
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years of experience in designing electrical distribution/control systems, Proficient with AutoCAD, Proficient with MS Teams, Proficient with Excel
Nice to Have
EIT certification desired, High voltage substation design (up to 34k kV) experience
What You'll Do.
Work with project teams
Provide technical expertise
Provide guidance on projects
Perform project scoping
Perform site walkdowns
Prepare engineering documents
Create engineering documents
Ensure projects are completed on time
Ensure projects are completed within budget
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with engineers; Work with designers
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project scoping
Full Job Description
## Description Job summary: The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual who is capable of working with project teams 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 Work with 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 EIT certification desired 3+ years or experience in designing electrical distribution/control systems required Proficient with AutoCAD, MS Teams, and Excel High voltage substation design (up to 34k kV) experience preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work effectively in a team and present positive image to clients Demonstrates strong ability to interpret and apply detailed specifications with accuracy and reliability ## Additional Information Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time (hybrid) position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position is available hybrid or onsite. Minimum of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Competitive Benefits Learn more about our competitive benefits in detail. Why Nexus? Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, an
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