Substation Design Engineer – AutoCAD Electrical

Nexuse Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Nexus Engineering Group seeks a Substation Designer to deliver design and drafting services meeting utility requirements and codes. You’ll produce substation layouts, wiring diagrams, and electrical one-lines, SLDs, schematics, and schedules.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, 3–5 years of substation design/drafting experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical. Travel to client sites is expected as projects demand.

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; Microsoft Office familiarity
• Strong attention to detail and performing self-checking of work
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed

Responsibilities

• Prepare substation layouts and wiring diagrams.
• Develop Power & Electrical Distribution plans, Electrical One-Line Diagrams, Schematics, and Interconnection diagrams.
• Create Plans for Lighting, Grounding, Power, and Heat Tracing; Conduit/Cable Schedules and Electrical Details.
• Visit client facilities to gather measurements and verify field conditions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Travel to client sites

Self-checking of work

Education

Associate Degree in a technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Nexus Engineering Group seeks a Substation Designer to deliver design and drafting services meeting utility requirements and codes. You’ll produce substation layouts, wiring diagrams, and electrical one-lines, SLDs, schematics, and schedules.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, 3–5 years of substation design/drafting experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical. Travel to client sites is expected as projects demand.