Substation Engineer

Cleveland

Nexus Engineering Group is employee-owned, full-service, and built by the people who do the work. As a Substation Engineer, you'll help design, analyze, and deliver electrical substation projects for utility, industrial, and power delivery clients --- with exposure across the full breadth of substation engineering. You'll support the design, analysis, and execution of substation projects from planning through construction, contributing across disciplines --- physical design, protection and control, engineering studies, technical documentation, field investigations, and construction support. It's a broad, hands-on role for a collaborative problem-solver who wants to grow across complex infrastructure projects while delivering high-quality engineering. **Why Nexus** You'll 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 early-career engineers and give them real work from the start. **What you can expect:** * Employee ownership (ESOP) --- build equity in the firm as it grows * Broad exposure across substation disciplines --- physical design, P\&C, studies, and field work --- to help you find your path * Mentorship from senior engineers who review your work and help you grow * 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 **What You'll Do** * Develop and revise engineering deliverables --- drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, and technical documentation * Support the design and execution of substation projects from planning through construction * Apply industry, client, utility, and company standards to your engineering work products * Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams --- engineers, designers, project managers, clients, vendors, and contractors * Participate in site visits, field investigations, design reviews, and construction-support activities * Assist with equipment selection, design development, engineering analyses, and technical problem-solving * Communicate project status, technical issues, and design recommendations to project stakeholders * Deliver quality work within established schedules and budgets, and contribute to the Substation group's technical standards and best practices **Required Qualifications** **What We're Looking For** * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline * 1 years of relevant engineering experience --- utility, power delivery, electrical infrastructure, or substation engineering, including internship or co-op experience * Understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and engineering design principles * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, standards, and equipment documentation * Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills * Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience supporting utility, power delivery, industrial, or substation engineering projects * Familiarity with engineering software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM, CYME, CDEGS, Inventor, or similar design and analysis tools * Experience preparing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports * Field, construction, commissioning, utility operations, internship, or co-op experience * Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or progress toward professional licensure **Work Environment \& Physical Demands** Work is performed in a hybrid environment that includes office, remote, and active project-site settings. This role may require: * Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation, with or without reasonable accommodation * Periodic travel to substations, construction sites, client facilities, and project locations * Site visits that may involve exposure to outdoor weather, energized electrical equipment, noise, heavy equipment, and active construction environments; appropriate PPE must be worn * The ability to walk uneven terrain, navigate outdoor substation yards, climb stairs, and access project-site areas, with or without reasonable accommodation We may use AI tools to help our recruitment team review and organize applications. These tools support --- but never replace --- human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by people. If you'd like to know more about how your data is handled, contact us at careers@nexusegroup.com. 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