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Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical Substations

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
  • 3+ years of experience in electrical substation design, protection and control, and switchgear
  • Knowledge of national and industry standards (IEEE, NEC/Code, NEMA) and experience with protective relaying and commissioning
  • Proficient with engineering design software (AutoCAD or MicroStation) and electrical analysis tools (ETAP, SKM, or equivalent); strong communication and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and specify electrical power systems for mission-critical substations (MV/HV) including protection, control, and metering
  • Prepare drawings, specifications, and cost estimates; contribute to project schedules and procurement
  • Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal teams; ensure compliance with codes, standards, and safety requirements
  • Support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting; provide technical guidance during construction and startup

Key facts

About the company

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NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc.

Engineering Services

NEI provides professional expertise and design engineering services for all aspects of power systems engineering. NEI has assembled an excellent group of engineers, technical specialists, designers, CAD operators, and support personnel, with many years of experience across various aspects of electric power system engineering. Our team of experts are integrated across multiple engineering scopes, including electrical, civil, and structural; through all phases of a project lifecycle, from concept through implementation. We have a wide range of talent with a flexible, problem-solving mindset, and the ability to innovate and adapt to meet client standards. While we take pride in our expertise, we also value being open minded and adaptive; people are as important as the problems they solve. As experts in renewables, NEI has an excellent reputation for designing reliable power systems from conceptual stages to detailed design, including photovoltaic (PV) design, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and wind collection, as well as construction management and commissioning. Additionally, NEI specializes in substation design through 500kV, transmission & distribution line design, protective relaying schemes and setting design, and system commissioning.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryEngineering Services
Company size201 - 500

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Job DetailsJob Location: Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $77,100.00 - $89,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Typical: 11 - 25%Job Category: EngineeringQualifications

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