Substation Engineer – Protection & Controls

Nexus Engineering Group is employee-owned, full-service, and growing our Substation Department. As a Substation Engineer – Protection & Controls, you’ll develop the protection, control, and wiring design of high-voltage substation projects — and grow from production support toward independent design.

You’ll produce the single-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring documentation — including protective relaying and SCADA/automation scope — that keep substations running safely and reliably. Working alongside a collaborative team of engineers and designers, you’ll take on more ownership as you develop, building toward independent design of substation protection and control packages.

Why Nexus

What You’ll Do

Develop and revise single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring documentation in CAD, with growing independence as you develop.

Build and maintain cable/conduit lists, nameplates, and client-specific documentation.

Assist the project lead in developing protection and control documentation, applying technical design standards.

Support protective relaying, SCADA/RTU, and automation design and interfaces within your scope.

Apply internal and external processes, procedures, and design standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC).

Coordinate with drafters, designers, other disciplines, clients, and vendors to deliver complete, constructible packages.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.

2+ years of experience in substation, power delivery, or electrical design.

Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical).

Familiarity with the wiring scope — AC/DC schematics, control wiring, protective relaying, and SCADA/RTU/automation interfaces.

Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards.

Proficiency with Bluebeam (or equivalent) for redlines and markups.

Ability to travel to project and substation sites, some of which are not accessible by public transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

Substation Design Suite (SDS) experience.

Exposure to procurement documentation and processes.

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, with progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This role combines office-based design work with periodic visits to substation and construction sites. This role may require:

Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation, with or without reasonable accommodation

Periodic travel to substation and construction sites, some not accessible by public transportation

Site visits that may involve exposure to weather, energized electrical equipment, noise, and heavy equipment; appropriate PPE, including arc-rated clothing, must be worn on site

The ability to walk uneven terrain and access outdoor substation yards, with or without reasonable accommodation