Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 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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