Renewable Studies Engineer

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $100000.00 - $135000.00Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Typical: 11 - 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Engineering,

Electrical Studies Engineer – Renewable Studies

Mid-Level

About the Position

As a mid-level Electrical Studies Engineer in the Renewables studies group, you will be responsible for performing electrical power system modeling and analysis primarily for renewable facilities that encompass solar, wind, battery storage generation projects and substation design projects.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000 / 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

Creates and develops quality studies and reports including but not limited to short circuit, reactive power/load flow, arc flash, dynamic, transient, harmonic (pre & post), interconnection compliance, ampacity, grounding, as well as other related studies and calculations
Assists with Client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and
meetings. Maintain strong and responsive Company-Client relationships
Maintains a strong understanding and applications of applicable Codes and Standards
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.
Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
May occasionally assist with performing equipment, control system, communications,
troubleshooting, and relay field testing and start-up and commissioning services
Other job-related responsibilities as assigned
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

Must Have

Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering 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
Proficiency in power system modeling software such as:

Steady State Software Required: PowerFactory or ETAP.

Nice to Have: Easypower, SKM Power Tools, Aspen or Windmil

System Protection & Arc Flash Software Required: ETAP or Easy Power.

Nice to have: CAPE, Aspen, or SKM Power Tools

Interconnection & Dynamic Modeling: PSSe or PSLF
Transient Studies software: PSCAD

Nice to have, not required:

Grounding software: CDEGS or WinIGS
Cable Ampacity software: Cymcap

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

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a home or office setting, and some field work may be required

Travel:

Typical: 5 – 15%

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. Our 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 Team Building
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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