Substation Engineer, Protection and Controls

Job overview

The Substation Engineer, Protection and Controls role is onsite in Oak Brook, IL, with flexible work arrangements where business needs allow. The posted salary range is $85,000–$110,000 per year. The role supports Nexus Engineering Group’s Substation Department and its high-voltage substation projects. The engineer develops protection, control, and wiring designs, producing diagrams, schematics, and documentation that support safe and reliable substation operation. Working with engineers, designers, clients, and vendors, the role grows from production support toward independent design of protection and control packages.

What you'll do

• Develop and revise single-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring documentation in CAD
• maintain cable and conduit lists, nameplates, and client documentation
• support protective relaying, SCADA/RTU, and automation design
• coordinate with project teams, clients, and vendors
• apply relevant design standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substation engineer

protection and controls

electrical engineering

high-voltage substations

cad

protective relaying

scada/rtu

oak brook il

nexus engineering group

$85k–$110k

employee ownership

site visits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• ESOP
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• bonus opportunities
• paid time off and holidays
• paid parental leave
• training, tuition assistance, licensure support, and mentorship.

Why this role

Nexus is employee-owned through an ESOP and offers mentorship, professional development, and career paths toward technical leadership, project management, or discipline leadership.

About the employer

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