Senior Substation Physical Designer
About The Position
As a Senior Substation Engineer – Physical Design, you’ll lead the physical design that turns high-voltage substation projects into constructible reality. You’ll lead the physical design of high-voltage substation projects — developing and directing deliverables such as general arrangement drawings, elevations and section views, grounding systems, below-grade design, conduit and cable routing, bus arrangements, and equipment placement. As a technical leader, you’ll coordinate across disciplines, support project execution, mentor developing engineers, and make sure every design package that leaves your desk is complete, accurate, and constructible.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in substation engineering, power delivery, or electrical design.
- Advanced knowledge of substation physical design – layouts, grounding systems, conduit and cable routing, equipment placement, and constructible drawing development.
- Strong working knowledge of IEEE (including IEEE Std. 80 for grounding), ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar engineering design platforms.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering tasks or project scopes.
- Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel between project and substation sites as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading physical design for utility, industrial, renewable energy, or EPC substation projects.
- Experience performing engineering reviews or formal checking of design packages.
- Familiarity with client-specific utility standards and documentation requirements.
- Experience with Substation Design Suite (SDS), Inventor, WinIGS, CDEGS, or similar engineering tools.
- Construction support and field engineering experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the physical design and execution of high-voltage substation projects – new stations, upgrades, expansions, and modernization efforts.
- Develop and oversee physical design deliverables: general arrangement drawings, elevations, section views, grounding layouts, below-grade design, conduit and cable routing, and equipment placement.
- Direct grounding design, bus arrangements, conduit systems, and equipment layouts for your project scopes.
- Apply advanced engineering principles, client specifications, and industry standards to produce high-quality design packages.
- Coordinate with protection & controls, civil, and structural engineers, designers, drafters, project managers, clients, and vendors for cohesive execution.
- Review and check deliverables for technical accuracy, constructability, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and technical staff.
- Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and progress reporting, and resolve technical challenges while protecting quality, safety, and schedule.
- Foster strong client relationships through responsive communication, sound engineering judgment, and reliable project execution.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
