Substation Design Engineer III

Nexus Engineering Group

Design Engineer specializing in electrical substations at Nexus Engineering Group. Collaborating with project teams to ensure designs meet specifications and project timelines.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeOak Brook • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical substation engineeringdesigning electrical distribution systemsone-lines3-linesschematicsbill of materialsrelay panel arrangementshigh voltage substation designground grid designraceway design

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationteamworkclient presentationattention to detailaccuracyreliability

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringEIT certification