Team Lead - Electrical Engineer (Oil & Gas)

Job Details: Level: Management, Job Location: Remote - Lakewood, CO, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $125000.00 - $175000.00Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Typical: 11 - 25%, Job Shift: Day, Team Lead – Oil & Gas 

About the Position 

As a Team Lead in the Oil & Gas group, you will be responsible for growing and leading a team comprised of engineers, drafters, designers, and/or technicians predominantly servicing industrial clients. A Team Lead’s primary responsibility will be the accurate, timely, and quality completion of Electrical Engineering scopes assigned to the team. The Team Lead will assist in the development of the department’s Standard Best Practices (SBP’s) and enforcing/implementing them when pertinent. Team Leads will be a mentor and coach to team members on their team and help them grow individually as professionals. 

Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000 / year 

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

This opportunity is only available to candidates in or around Midland/Odessa, TX via remote. Candidates can work remotely from this geographical location.  

Essential Responsibilities 

Works directly with the Director of Oil and Gas market vertical to grow and scale a team in the heart of the Permian Basin with some overlap in Delaware Basin 

Help formulate a business plan annually in conjunction with other Team Leads in the market as well as the Director 

Ensures high backlog, utilization, and margins on project work 

Leverages Resource Planning Tools to ensure balance of workload across peers 

Assigns work to and coordinates work with entry-level engineers, technicians, or administrative staff 

Supports business development via Seller-Doer, assists with marketing tasks, and prepares proposals as needed 

Assists with establishing and managing engineering budget and scope expectations.   

Prepare technical write-up for applicable change orders 

Reviews submittals for conformance with client specifications and design 

Attends safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines 

Works additional time beyond 40 hours/week to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions, as required 

Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships, particularly for communication pertaining to specific assignments and meeting topics 

Manages and supports team member development and growth through individualized development plans and servant leadership 

Seeks opportunities for value engineering and efficiencies in design 

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

Visits with key, platinum accounts to give quarterly business updates and solicit feedback 

Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work 

Maintains high ethical and professional standards while showing strong judgement 

Maintains professional understanding of all applicable Codes and Standards, and construction practices 

Reviews and verifies the work of engineers, designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy 

Assists with establishing and managing engineering budget and scope expectations.   

Prepare technical write-up for applicable change orders 

Reviews of submittals for conformance with client specifications and design 

Provides field assistance, troubleshooting, and observation reports 

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

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 engineering or relevant field experience 

Licensure: PE is preferred but can be offset with industry experience 

Professional, articulate, and able to exercise good independent judgement and discretion 

Highly organized, motivated self-starter  

Proven record of delivering a high standard of quality work with attention to detail 

Comfortable working with limited information to create system designs and plans 

Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with a quickly growing team 

Good interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills; ability to interact successfully at all levels of the organization; high emotional intelligence 

Ability to develop staff through mentoring and coaching 

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 

Applicants must physically live within the Midland/Odessa Texas area 

Nice to Have 

Previous leadership experience within a consulting organization 

Proficiency with power system software such as PSSE, PSCAD, PLSCADD, ETAP, SKM 

Proficiency with AI tools such as ChatGPT and/or Copilot 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and standard computer software 

Previous experience in the Oil & Gas industry, specifically in power engineering 

Previous experience with contracts, rates, T&Cs 

Working Conditions 

Work Environment: 

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

Travel: 

Typical: 15-25%  

Physical Activities: 

Managerial Responsibility: 

Must be able to lift 50lbs.  

Team Lead is responsible for managing their own work and the work and schedule of their team, with input from supervisor, and completing assigned tasks. The Team Lead will mentor, coach, and develop the team members on their team toward fulfilling their individual career aspirations.   
 
Team Lead is responsible for the overall quality of project deliverables and quality of team’s work. Team Leads will coordinate with Project Manager to ensure technical deliverables are provided on-time and meet all client specifications and contracted scope. 

About NEI Electric Power Engineering 

Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for seven straight years (2020 - 2026), 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 Time Off 

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. Qualifications: