Key Accountabilities:
- Creating a culture of collaboration, safety appreciation and camaraderie within the electrical department.
- Establishing goals, plans and taking action to develop each direct report’s technical and soft skills.
- Assurance that discipline deliverables meet code, client and Nexus technical requirements.
- Assignment of personnel to projects based on both project and skill requirements.
- Establishing and meeting budgeted hours and timing for project electrical discipline deliverables.
- Collaborating with other Nexus leaders to improve department and project delivery efficiency, including counterparts in other offices.
Responsibilities:
- Consistently follow Nexus policies and practices applicable to the electrical department.
- Understand and teach key elements of process safety and its impact on electrical design.
- Planning and organizing department activities.
- Lead and/or actively participate in departmental and project technical design and quality reviews.
- Write performance reviews, development plans and resolve performance challenges.
- Onboard, train, and establish mentoring plan for new staff.
- Confer with higher levels of management.
Competencies/Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience building and developing high functioning teams.
- Working knowledge and appreciation of electrical equipment installation and troubleshooting.
- Deep understanding of electrical design and engineering practices, including power distribution for Process/Industrial Facilities and associated hazardous classified area installation requirements.
- Deep understanding of various electrical codes and practices (API, NEC, NESC, NFPA, etc.)
- Deep understanding of specifications and data sheets (Transformers, Switchgear, Motors, UPS etc.).
- Experience with vendor inquiries, bid evaluations, and shop drawing reviews.
- Understanding of Power System Analysis and Relay Coordination.
- Understanding of Project Management and Project Controls concepts.
- Experience managing discipline/project team work according to defined project budgets and schedules.
- Working knowledge and understanding of electrical material and labor cost estimating.
- Working knowledge of risk management practices.
Educational/Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required
- Advanced degree a plus
- Minimum of 10 years electrical design
- PE Certification a plus
- Active participation in professional organizations a plus
- Experience in refinery or a continuous process chemical plant is a plus
- Electrical project experience providing input to and adhering to engineering schedules, budgets and forecasts
Competitive Benefits
Learn more about our competitive benefits in detail.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer & Reasonable Accommodation
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.
Nexus Engineering Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualifies individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require and accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process please contact us at [email protected].
Sponsorship & Work Authorization
Nexus Engineering Group is unable to sponsor employment authorization in the United States for this position.
Third‑Party Agency Notice
Nexus Engineering Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or agencies. We only engage approved third‑party partners under a written agreement initiated by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Any resumes submitted without prior authorization or a current agreement will not be eligible for placement fees and will be considered the property of Nexus Engineering Group.
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What We Do
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, manufacturing and utilities 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.
