Senior Electrical Engineer

Oakland County Bar Association; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to ensure quality designs and timely reports for power distribution systems. This full-time position offers opportunities for hybrid work with occasional travel, requiring significant experience in project leadership and electrical design.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical distribution/control systems.
• Experience in High Voltage Substation Design preferred.
• Project lead experience in scheduling and budget forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution and electrical systems for industrial facilities.
• Conduct client site visits and provide hands-on engineering support.
• Prepare specifications and perform power system analysis.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Electrical design tools and calculations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree

FE certification

PE certification

Tools

AutoCAD

3-D CAD

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and timely delivery of engineering designs and reports, particularly in the areas of power distribution and electrical systems for process and industrial facilities. This role involves direct client interaction, conducting site visits, and providing hands-on support. Responsibilities include preparing specifications and data sheets, conducting power system analysis and relay coordination, and supporting programming for various electrical equipment. The position also requires experience in project leadership, including budget and schedule development, and occasional travel to client sites and Nexus offices.

Responsibilities

• Power Distribution & Electrical System Designs for Process/Industrial Facilities
• Specifications and Data Sheets (Transformers, Switchgear, Motors, UPS etc.)
• Vendor Inquiries, Bid Evaluations, and Shop Drawing Reviews
• Power System Analysis and Relay Coordination
• Area Classification and Electrical Code Assessments
• Construction Labor/Material Cost Estimates and Project Schedules
• Programming/Set points (VFDs, Relay Protection, Etc.) and Field Support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in designing electrical distribution/control systems and performing power system calculations
• High Voltage Substation Design (up to 345 kV) experience preferred
• Subsurface and overhead transmission line design experience preferred
• Project lead experience developing engineering schedules, budgets and forecasts
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including MS Project
• AutoCAD and 3-D CAD experience a plus
• Electrical design tools and calculations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in teams and to present a positive image to clients

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This full-time role is based onsite at our Cleveland office. A hybrid schedule is available for employees who live locally. For candidates outside this area, a remote arrangement may be considered, with required travel to the home office and client sites.

Competitive Benefits
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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
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• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required
• Advanced degree a plus
• FE certification desired, PE certification a plus