Substation Engineer (ESOP) – Growth, Mentorship, Flex

Nexus Engineering Group; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Mentorship

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Nexus Engineering Group in Oak Brook, IL is seeking an entry-level to early-career Electrical Engineer to contribute to substation projects. You will develop drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports, supporting planning through construction while applying standards and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

We offer employee ownership (ESOP), mentorship from senior engineers, and broad exposure across substation disciplines.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

SKM

CYME

CDEGS

Inventor

Job description

Nexus Engineering Group in Oak Brook, IL is seeking an entry-level to early-career Electrical Engineer to contribute to substation projects. You will develop drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports, supporting planning through construction while applying standards and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

We offer employee ownership (ESOP), mentorship from senior engineers, and broad exposure across substation disciplines.