Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for gathering and analyzing technical data used to prepare basic electrical engineering designs for client projects. The Electrical Engineer reports to the Senior Electrical Engineer or Electrical Engineering Discipline Manager. Completed technical work is given to senior management for review and approval before presenting it to the client. The Electrical Engineer should be aware that the design process includes visiting clients’ facilities and performing physical work such as walking, standing, climbing ladders and lifting.

Why Nexus

At Nexus, you'll have the opportunity to do challenging engineering work, learn from talented professionals, and make a meaningful contribution to projects and the company's success.

As an employee-owned firm through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), we believe the people doing the work should have the opportunity to share in the value they help create.

What you can expect

• Employee ownership: Build an ownership stake in the company through our ESOP.
• Challenging, varied projects: Gain experience with industrial electrical systems across chemicals, refining, and power generation.
• Professional growth: Build your technical expertise through mentorship, hands-on experience, and increasingly complex assignments.
• A collaborative environment: Work alongside engineers, designers, and project professionals who share knowledge and support one another.
• Opportunity to make an impact: Contribute ideas, solve real engineering challenges, and take on greater responsibility as your career develops.

What You'll Do

• Develop and support electrical designs for industrial facilities, including power distribution, grounding, lighting, and electrical equipment systems.
• Prepare electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, equipment schedules, calculations, and technical specifications.
• Support the selection, specification, and evaluation of electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), generators, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
• Perform or assist with electrical engineering calculations and power-system studies, including load flow, voltage drop, motor starting, short-circuit, and arc-flash analysis using tools such as ETAP or SKM.
• Apply relevant electrical codes, industry standards, and client requirements, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and applicable hazardous-location requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to coordinate electrical deliverables, resolve design questions, and support project schedules.
• Participate in field visits, equipment reviews, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning activities as assigned.
• Support material takeoffs, technical bid evaluations, procurement activities, and project estimating.
• Continue developing your technical expertise while contributing to process improvements, knowledge sharing, and mentoring opportunities as your experience grows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical engineering principles, electrical design, and power-system calculations.
• Ability to prepare or interpret electrical drawings, equipment information, and engineering calculations appropriate to your experience level.
• Ability to understand and apply technical requirements, engineering procedures, and project standards with appropriate supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn, apply feedback, and contribute to successful project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, or professional work in industrial engineering environments.
• Experience in chemicals, refining, power generation, or related industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment, power distribution, and industrial electrical design.
• Experience with electrical design or power-system analysis software, including ETAP or SKM.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, API, or other relevant codes and standards.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward professional engineering licensure.

Additional information

This position may be filled at the Engineer I, II, or III level based on the candidate's relevant experience, demonstrated technical capabilities, and alignment with the needs of the team.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position primarily involves engineering design, analysis, and project coordination in an office-based environment, with potential visits to industrial facilities and active project sites.

Depending on project assignments, the role may require

• Extended periods of computer-based engineering and design work, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Travel to client facilities, project locations, or job sites.
• Working in industrial environments where appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and site-specific safety procedures are required.
• Walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and accessing designated project-site areas, with or without reasonable accommodation.