Senior Substation Protection & Controls Lead (ESOP + Flexible Hours)

Nexus Engineering Group; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance & mentorship

Job summary

Nexus Engineering Group is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer – Protection & Controls to lead protection, control, and wiring design for high-voltage substation projects. You will oversee single-line diagrams, schematics, and constructible packages, coordinating with clients, vendors, and drafters to ensure robust, code-compliant designs.

You will guide junior staff, check deliverables, and drive technically sound decisions while maintaining schedule and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in substation or protection & controls design.
• Strong knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards.
• CAD proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Lead protection, control, and wiring design of substation projects, including single-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams in CAD.
• Develop and oversee protection and control deliverables: relay schematics, wiring documentation, cable/conduit schedules, nameplates, and related docs.
• Apply design standards and client requirements across projects.
• Coordinate with drafters, designers, clients, vendors, and project managers to deliver complete, constructible packages.
• Perform formal checking of deliverables according to client processes and standards.
• Provide input to project schedules when acting in lead capacity.

Skills

Substation design experience

CAD proficiency

Project leadership

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Nexus Engineering Group is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer – Protection & Controls to lead protection, control, and wiring design for high-voltage substation projects. You will oversee single-line diagrams, schematics, and constructible packages, coordinating with clients, vendors, and drafters to ensure robust, code-compliant designs.

You will guide junior staff, check deliverables, and drive technically sound decisions while maintaining schedule and quality.