Solar PV Designer

About the Position

The Solar PV Designer will be responsible for working with multi-disciplinary teams to primarily perform engineering design in a manner that provides the client with a quality deliverable that is on time and within budget.

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, Colorado) and full-time remote candidates.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs detailed design and prepare drawings for all aspects of PV electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, wiring diagrams, trench section drawings, inverter layout drawings, and BESS equipment layout and detail drawings
• Provides conceptual and high-level designs during bidding stage of projects with very little information or direction
• Prepares drawings for civil and structural aspects of PV design as required
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including basis of designs, bill of materials, and studies as required
• Checks the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required
• Contributes to CAD standard development in a manner that is cognizant of both engineering and design departments
• Consistently able to reduce complexity of projects/tasks within their discipline to get more done with less work
• Provides a major role in the QA/QC process and takes initiative and ownership on all project and task quality
• Maintains outstanding company-client relationships
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards within the overall organization
• Engaged in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues
• Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Must Have

• Experience: 4+ years of engineering design or other relevant experience
• Education: Degree in engineering or related field
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and additional computer software
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings
• Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans
• Must demonstrate two-way communication to effectively work with internal staff and external clients
• A strong written and verbal command of the English language
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Working Conditions

About NEI

Serving Others, Enriching Environment, Improving Continually, and Quality Results. Voted a top workplace by the Denver Post in 2020 and 2021, our values have been woven into the fabric of who NEI is since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEIs mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.

Since NEIs founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the country. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members with diverse backgrounds and unique experiences; bringing in new and unique perspectives that can only strength NEI as we chart our 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, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

Team Member Benefits

NEI firmly believes in taking care of its team members. We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industry involvement; providing our team with the tools and support systems to excel in their roles. Our comprehensive benefit package includes:

• 100% Employer paid Team Member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Company-paid Basic Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Eight (8) paid holidays & team member selected floating holiday
• Annual & discretionary bonus programs
• Paid certifications / seminars / conferences
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
• Hybrid work environment
• Pet insurance

NEI Electric Power Engineering participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.