Substation Engineer

Nexus Engineering Group

Substation Engineer designing, analyzing, and delivering electrical substation projects for utility and power delivery clients. Engaging in multidisciplinary tasks from planning through construction.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Engineering principles and practices, with a strong focus on substation project design and execution. Proficient in technical documentation, engineering analysis, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

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Bachelor's Degree In Electrical Engineering1+ Years Of Relevant Engineering ExperienceFamiliarity With Engineering SoftwareAbility To Read And Interpret Technical DrawingsEngineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification

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Hard Skills

Electrical Engineering FundamentalsEngineering Design PrinciplesEngineering CalculationsTechnical DocumentationProblem-SolvingDesign DevelopmentField InvestigationsConstruction SupportEquipment Selection

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationETAPSKMCYMECDEGSInventor

Certifications & Qualifications

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification

Industry Keywords

Utility EngineeringPower DeliveryElectrical InfrastructureSubstation EngineeringConstruction Commissioning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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