Substation Physical Designer or Engineer

Job overview

The Substation Physical Designer or Engineer role is based in Oak Brook, IL, with office-based design work and periodic visits to substation and construction sites. Compensation is $70,000–$100,000 per year. Nexus Engineering Group is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, and construction management firm supporting clients from concept through startup. The role develops physical design packages for high-voltage substation projects, including new builds, upgrades, and expansions. It contributes to complete, constructible project documentation while building toward greater independence in design work.

What you'll do

• Develop and revise physical layouts, elevation and section views, below-grade drawings, and supporting CAD documentation
• lay out grounding systems, conduit and cable routing, bus arrangements, and equipment placement
• maintain cable and conduit lists, nameplates, and client-specific documentation
• assist project leads with physical documentation
• apply IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards
• coordinate with drafters, designers, other disciplines, clients, and vendors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substation physical designer

substation engineer

high-voltage substations

cad

autocad

microstation

grounding systems

oak brook il

nexus engineering group

$70k–$100k/year

employee-owned esop

periodic site visits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• discretionary bonuses
• paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
• professional development, training, licensure support, tuition assistance, mentorship, and wellness benefits.

Why this role

Nexus is employee-owned through an ESOP and describes growth from production support toward independent design, with mentorship and career paths in technical leadership, project management, or discipline leadership.

About the employer

Nexus Engineering Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.