Substation Designer - AutoCAD Electrical

Nexus Engineering Group
  • Maumee, Ohio
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    The Designer is responsible for design and drafting services that meet the utility client’s requirements and expectations while conforming to appropriate Codes and Standards for the associated project. Detailed designs and drawings include:
    · Substation Layouts
    · Wiring Diagrams
    · Power & Electrical Distribution
    · Electrical One-Line Diagrams
    · Schematics
    · Interconnection diagrams
    · Plans-Lighting, Grounding, Power, Heat Tracing, etc.
    · Conduit/Cable Schedules
    · Electrical Details
    The Designer should be aware that the design process includes visiting clients’ facilities and performing physical work such as walking, standing, climbing ladders and lifting.

    Qualifications

    • Associate Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent
    • Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical, required
    • 3-5 years of substation electrical design/drafting experience & skilled in standard drafting practices
    • Knowledge of or proficient in field investigations and measurements
    • Familiarity with utility and client-specific standards
    • Working knowledge of or familiarity with Microsoft Office products
    • Strong attention to detail and performing self-checking of work
    • Ability to work independently
    • Ability to travel to client sites as needed

    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.

    Equal Opportunity Employer & Reasonable Accommodation

    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.

    Nexus Engineering Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualifies individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require and accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process please contact us at [email protected]

    Sponsorship & Work Authorization

    Nexus Engineering Group is unable to sponsor employment authorization in the United States for this position. 

    Third‑Party Agency Notice

    Nexus Engineering Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or agencies. We only engage approved third‑party partners under a written agreement initiated by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Any resumes submitted without prior authorization or a current agreement will not be eligible for placement fees and will be considered the property of Nexus Engineering Group.

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMaumee, Ohio

    Skills

    • Alliance/Partner Marketingunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • AutoCADunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Electrical Designunmatched
    • Electrical Power Distributionunmatched
    • Electrical Substationunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM)unmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Project Designunmatched
    • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Startupunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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