The Designer is responsible for creating detailed electrical designs and drawings, ensuring compliance with standards, and visiting client sites as needed.
The Designer is responsible for design and drafting services that meet the utility client’s requirements and expectations while conforming to appropriate Codes and Standards for the associated project. Detailed designs and drawings include:
· Substation Layouts
· Wiring Diagrams
· Power & Electrical Distribution
· Electrical One-Line Diagrams
· Schematics
· Interconnection diagrams
· Plans-Lighting, Grounding, Power, Heat Tracing, etc.
· Conduit/Cable Schedules
· Electrical Details
The Designer should be aware that the design process includes visiting clients’ facilities and performing physical work such as walking, standing, climbing ladders and lifting.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent
- Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical, required
- 3-5 years of substation electrical design/drafting experience & skilled in standard drafting practices
- Knowledge of or proficient in field investigations and measurements
- Familiarity with utility and client-specific standards
- Working knowledge of or familiarity with Microsoft Office products
- Strong attention to detail and performing self-checking of work
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to travel to client sites as needed
Competitive Benefits
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Why Nexus?
Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.
At Nexus, you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where you’ll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on achieving client goals.
Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Sponsorship & Work Authorization
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Third-Party Recruiting Policy
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