Job Description: 

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for managing client projects to prepare electrical deliverables including:

• Power Distribution & Electrical System Designs for Process/Industrial Facilities
• Specifications and Data Sheets (Transformers, Switchgear, Motors, UPS etc.)
• Vendor Inquiries, Bid Evaluations, and Shop Drawing Reviews
• Power System Analysis and Relay Coordination
• Area Classification and Electrical Code Assessments
• Construction Labor/Material Cost Estimates and Project Schedules
• Programming/Set points (VFDs, Relay Protection, Etc.) and Field Support

The Sr. Electrical Engineer is responsible for assuring quality and timely completion of engineering designs and reports. The Sr. Electrical Engineer should be comfortable in interfacing with the clients, visiting clients’ facilities and performing physical work such as walking, stooping, kneeling and climbing stairs/ladders.

Some travel required to client sites and other Nexus offices. 

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in designing electrical distribution/control systems and performing power system calculations
• High Voltage Substation Design (up to 345 kV) experience preferred
• Subsurface and overhead transmission line design experience preferred
• Project lead experience developing engineering schedules, budgets and forecasts
• Working knowledge of or familiarity with:
  • Microsoft Office products including MS Project
  • AutoCAD and 3-D CAD a plus
  • Electrical design tools and calculations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in teams and to present a positive image to clients

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required
• Advanced degree a plus
• FE certification desired, PE certification a plus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 

About Nexus

Nexus Engineering Group is a full-service, independent engineering firm focused on supporting clients’ specific project goals from concept to startup. With more than a dozen years of proven engineering and design successes, Nexus is the preferred engineering firm of choice when seeking integrity and expertise.
Nexus performs best when faced with complex and demanding projects in the refining, petroleum midstream, chemical, and manufacturing industries. Our teams have the talent and moxie to tackle all sizes of projects for local and international clients seeking to design, build, and construct highly technical and functional facilities. With more than 200 professionals that you’ll genuinely like working with, Nexus is more than just your typical engineering firm. Clients come to us for our expertise, creativity, passion, and relentless focus on their goals.