About the Position
As a senior level Electrical System Studies Engineer in the System Studies group, you will be responsible for performing electrical power system modeling and analysis primarily for renewable facilities that encompass support of the solar power generation and substation design teams. You will be providing the client with a quality deliverable that is on time and within budget while guiding other Team Members through the process.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 / year
The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.
This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.
Essential Responsibilities
- Conducts electrical studies primarily for renewable facilities that encompass more of a system aspect in support of the solar and substation design teams
- Creates and develops studies and reports including but not limited to short circuit, reactive power/load flow, arc flash, dynamic, transient, harmonic (pre & post), compliance, ampacity, grounding, as well as other related studies and calculations
- Conduct review and QA/QC for electrical studies in support of design teams
- Provide regulatory compliance services for al project design phases from conceptual design through project testing and commission
- Establish study templates, methodologies, and best practices for electrical system studies
- Serve as SME’s for study software related questions and troubleshooting
- Secondary responsibilities may include checking and/or performing detailed design of all
aspects of electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams,
control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, conduit, and cable
sizing/routing, grounding design, writing of equipment specifications, project and
construction cost estimates, and project scheduling
- Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including
proposals cost estimates, and budget reports
- Assists with Client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and
meetings
- May occasionally assist with performing equipment, control system, communications,
troubleshooting, and relay field testing and start-up and commissioning services
- Maintains a strong understanding and applications of applicable Codes and Standards
- Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships
- Maintains high ethical and professional standards
- Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and
graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of
work.
- Attends safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
- Other job-related responsibilities as assigned
Must Have
- Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
- Experience: 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
- Licensure: FE is required, PE is preferred
- Proficiency in power system modeling software such as:
- Steady State software: (PowerFactory; ETAP; SKM Power Tools; Easypower; Aspen; Windmil)
- System Protection & Arc Flash software: (CAPE, Aspen, ETAP; Power Factory; SKM Power Tools; Easy Power)
- Grounding software: (CDEGS; WinIGS)
- Interconnection & Dynamic Modeling: (PSSe, PSLF)
- Cable Ampacity software: (Cymcap)
- Transient Studies software: (PSCAD)
- Possesses effective written and oral communications skill
- Good interpersonal and people skills
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Working Conditions
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Work Environment:
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Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required
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Travel:
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Typical: 15 – 25%
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Physical Activities:
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Must be able to lift 25lbs.
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About NEI Electric Power Engineering
Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for four straight years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.
Since NEI’s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members diverse background and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart out path into the future.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, martial status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.
Team Member Benefits
We believe that taking care of our team members is of the utmost importance. We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industry involvement; providing our team with the benefits, tools, and support systems to excel in their roles. Out comprehensive benefits package includes:
