Senior/Lead Electrical Substation Design Engineer
Company: Nexus Engineering Group
Location: Midland
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job summary: The successful
candidate will be a highly motivated individual who is capable of
leading project teams and providing technical expertise on
electrical substation engineering projects. Substation projects can
include the following: Breaker and switch replacements (12kV-345kV)
Relay panel replacements RTU replacements Ring bus expansions Line,
bus and transformer relay upgrades Physical design
Responsibilities: Lead and manage 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 Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering required 5 years or experience in designing
electrical distribution/control systems EIT certification desired,
PE certification a plus High voltage substation design (up to 34k
kV) experience preferred Project lead experience developing
engineering schedules, budgets and forecasts Excellent verbal and
written communication skills Ability to work effectively in a team
and present positive image to clients Position Type/Expected Hours
of Work: This is a full-time (hybrid) position. Days and hours of
work are Monday through Friday. This position is available hybrid
or onsite. Minimum of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
Competitive Benefits Learn more about our competitive benefits in
detail. Why Nexus? Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished
independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction
management (EPCM) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients
from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated
engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of
choice for those valuing integrity and expertise. At Nexus, you
will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to
excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging
work environment, making it a place where you’ll enjoy contributing
to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm
renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on
achieving client goals. Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic
information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Third-Party Recruiting Policy Learn more about our third-party
recruiting policy. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to
support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing
applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These
tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human
judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If
you would like more information about how your data is processed,
please contact us.
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