Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical)

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 - $150000.00Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Typical: 11 - 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Engineering, About the Position 

As an Electrical Engineer in the Mission Critical Substations group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will be responsible for supporting client projects and providing a quality deliverable that is on time and within the defined budget. 

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 / year 

The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.  

Essential Responsibilities 

Performs detailed design on all aspects of substation electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling 

Prepares computer-based models and perform power system studies on utility and industrial/commercial electrical power transmission and distribution systems, including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, power factor, harmonic analysis, and other related studies.  Employee should create simple hand checks to quantify the computer aided results 

Develops protective relay settings.  

Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies 

Provides field assistance and troubleshooting 

Checks the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required 

Understands the applications of relevant Codes and Standards 

Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings 

Other duties 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 preferred but not required 

Knowledge and familiarity of power systems 

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 

Working Conditions 

Work Environment: 

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

Travel: 

Typical: 10 – 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 six straight years (2020 - 2025), 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 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, marital 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:  Qualifications: