Senior Substation Engineer – Protection and Controls

Job overview

The Senior Substation Engineer – Protection and Controls role is based in Midland, MI, with work in a combination of office and active project-site environments and frequent travel to project and substation sites. Pay is $110,000–$160,000 per year. Nexus Engineering Group is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, and construction management firm supporting clients from concept through startup. The role leads protection, control, and wiring design for high-voltage substation projects, producing complete, constructible drawing packages. It also coordinates across disciplines and with clients and vendors, checks deliverables, guides other engineers and designers, and supports project execution and client confidence.

What you'll do

• Lead substation protection, control, and wiring design
• develop relay and control schematics, wiring documentation, schedules, nameplates, and project documents
• apply design standards
• coordinate with project teams, clients, and vendors
• formally check deliverables
• contribute to schedules
• mentor engineers and designers
• visit project and substation sites.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior substation engineer

protection and controls

high-voltage substations

$110k–$160k

midland mi

nexus engineering group

employee-owned esop

electrical engineering

autocad

microstation

project leadership

frequent site travel

401(k) match

paid parental leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match, discretionary bonuses, paid time off and holidays, paid parental leave, professional development, licensure support, tuition assistance, mentorship, and wellness benefits.

Why this role

Employee-owned through an ESOP; the role includes frequent site travel and may involve exposure to weather, energized equipment, noise, and heavy equipment. Flexible work arrangements may be available where business needs allow.

About the employer

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