Electrical Engineer III (BESS)

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Minimal: 0 - 10%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Engineering

About the Position

As a mid-level Electrical Engineer in the BESS group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will be a part of an integrated design team and are responsible for coordinating with team members to meet project schedules and deliverables on time and within the defined budget.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000 / 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

 Collaborates with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to perform detailed physical and electrical design and engineering for all aspects of battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Typical design products might include BESS equipment general arrangements, single line diagrams, elevations, connection details, bill of materials, construction details, grounding details, conduit plans, illumination plans, etc.
Prepares computer-based models and performs power system studies on utility scale BESS projects as required.
Typical electrical power system studies might include BESS equipment sizing, specification, and selection, load flow, reactive power, ampacity, short circuit, grounding, illumination, arc flash, harmonics, system loss, etc.
Writes material, equipment, and construction specifications.
Reviews spec sheets and submittals for conformance with specifications and design.
Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, and studies.
Provides field assistance, troubleshooting, and observation reports, as required.
Reviews the work of Designers, Drafters, and Field Service Personnel for general quality and accuracy, as required.
Maintains a strong understanding and comprehension of applicable Codes and Standards.
Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships, particularly for communication pertaining to specific assignments and meeting topics.
Maintains high ethical and professional standards.
Works additional time beyond 40 hours/week to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions, as required.
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: 1 – 4 years of relevant engineering or field experience
Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required
Experience with AutoCAD
Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
Good interpersonal and people skills
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice to Have

Experience with utility-scale BESS
Proficiency with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical, electrical power system study software (PowerFactory, ETAP), CYMCAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, Visual Lighting, etc.
Experience with 3D BIM design software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and standard computer software

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required

Travel:

Typical: 15 – 25%

Physical Activities:

Must be able to lift 25lbs.

About NEI Electric Power Engineering

Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for three straight years (2020, 2021, 2022), 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:

100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
Annual & discretionary bonus programs
Paid vacation and sick time
Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
Annual
Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
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.
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