Team Lead - System Studies (63197)

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Minimal: 0 - 10%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Engineering

Team Lead - Power System Studies (Utilities)

About the Position 

Join NEI's growing System Studies team and help shape the future of power system engineering. 

As the Power System Studies Team Lead, you'll combine technical excellence with people leadership guiding a team of talented engineers delivering complex studies for utilities and renewable energy clients across North America. You'll play a key role in establishing technical standards, mentoring engineers, improving workflows, and helping expand one of NEI's fastest-growing technical practices. 

This role is ideal for an experienced power systems engineer who enjoys solving technically challenging problems while developing the next generation of engineering talent. 

Salary Range: $100,000 - $160,000 / 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 

Performs and manages the detailed electrical studies primarily for utility clients in support of substation designs projects 

Provides coaching and mentorship for their team members, ensuring that team members are developing professionally and that their career goals are being met 

Conduct review and QA/QC for electrical studies in support of design teams 

Provide regulatory compliance services for all project design phases from conceptual design through project testing and commission 

Establish study templates, methodologies, and best practices for electrical system studies  

Serve as SME’s for study software related questions and troubleshooting 

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 

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

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

May occasionally assist with performing equipment, control system, communications, troubleshooting, and relay field testing and start-up and commissioning services 

Maintains a strong understanding and applications of applicable Codes and Standards 

Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships 

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. 

Attends safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines 

Other job-related responsibilities as assigned 

What You'll Have the Opportunity to Do 

Shape the future direction of NEI's growing System Studies practice  

Influence technical standards across the organization  

Mentor and develop high-performing engineers  

Work on challenging transmission, distribution, renewable, and utility projects  

Collaborate with nationally recognized subject matter experts  

Help drive innovation in power system analysis methodologies 

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 required, PE is preferred 

Knowledge and familiarity with medium and low voltage distribution, switchgear, motor control centers, and industrial instrumentation and controls 

Experience with one or more industry-standard power system analysis software packages such as:  

Steady State software: (PowerFactory; ETAP; SKM Power Tools; Easypower; Aspen; Windmil) 

System Protection & Arc Flash software: (CAPE, Aspen, ETAP; Power Factory; SKM Power Tools; Easy Power) 

 Grounding software: (CDEGS; WinIGS) 

Interconnection & Dynamic Modeling: (PSSe, PSLF) 

Cable Ampacity software: (Cymcap)  

Transient Studies software: (PSCAD) 

Possesses effective written and oral communications skill 

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: 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 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. 

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