Substation Engineer - ESOP, Growth & Hybrid Work

Nexus Engineering Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Mentorship & Training

Job summary

Nexus Engineering Group in Columbus, OH is seeking a Substation Engineer to design, analyze, and deliver electrical substation projects for utility, industrial, and power delivery clients.

You’ll support the design, analysis, and execution of substation projects from planning through construction, contributing across disciplines—physical design, protection and control, engineering studies, and field investigations—while growing through mentorship and diverse project exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of relevant engineering experience - utility, power delivery, electrical infrastructure, or substation engineering, including internship or co-op experience.
• Understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and engineering design principles.
• 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

• Develop and revise engineering deliverables - drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
• Support the design and execution of substation projects from planning through construction.
• Apply industry, client, utility, and company standards to your engineering work products.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams - engineers, designers, project managers, clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, design reviews, and construction-support activities.
• Assist with equipment selection, design development, engineering analyses, and technical problem-solving.
• Communicate project status, technical issues, and design recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Deliver quality work within established schedules and budgets, and contribute to the Substation group’s technical standards and best practices.

Skills

1+ years experience

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

SKM

CYME

CDEGS

Inventor

Job description

Nexus Engineering Group in Columbus, OH is seeking a Substation Engineer to design, analyze, and deliver electrical substation projects for utility, industrial, and power delivery clients.

You’ll support the design, analysis, and execution of substation projects from planning through construction, contributing across disciplines—physical design, protection and control, engineering studies, and field investigations—while growing through mentorship and diverse project exposure.