Electrical Engineer: Field-Driven Design & ESOP Growth

Nexus Engineering Group; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical insurance

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) firm, seeks an Electrical Engineer to develop basic electrical engineering designs for power distribution and one-line drawings. You’ll gather data, perform load studies, and prepare equipment lists with senior staff review.

You will visit client facilities, analyze field data, and apply client and industry standards while growing toward licensure through mentorship and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 1+ year experience in power distribution, utility coordination, or control system calculations and design.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze technical data to prepare basic electrical engineering designs for client projects.
• Develop power and electrical distribution designs, including electrical one-line drawings.
• Perform electrical load studies and the supporting engineering calculations.
• Prepare power equipment lists and support selection of transformers, switchgear, motors, UPS, and related equipment.
• Develop area classification documentation and other electrical drawings, including lighting and heat-tracing (HT) designs.
• Apply industry, client, utility, and company standards to your engineering work products.
• Submit completed technical work to senior engineering staff for review and approval before it is presented to the client.
• Visit client facilities to collect field data and support design development — including walking sites, standing, climbing ladders, and lifting as the work requires.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Eng. In Training (EIT)

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

AutoCAD 3D

Job description

Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) firm, seeks an Electrical Engineer to develop basic electrical engineering designs for power distribution and one-line drawings. You’ll gather data, perform load studies, and prepare equipment lists with senior staff review.

You will visit client facilities, analyze field data, and apply client and industry standards while growing toward licensure through mentorship and