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NEI Electric Power Engineering Inc

Associate Principal Structural Engineer (Civil Substations)

NEI Electric Power Engineering Inc, Lakewood, Colorado, United States

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Job Details Level:

Experienced

Job Location:

Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215

Position Type:

Full Time

Education Level:

4 Year Degree

Salary Range:

$130,000.00 - $175,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage:

Minimal: 0 - 10%

Job Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Engineering

About the Position As a Principal Engineer - Physical in the Substation Department, you will serve as an internal Technical Consultant and be responsible for performing physical engineering design and analysis. 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 - $175,000 / year (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

Partners with Technical Directors and the Vice President, acting as a physical engineering subject matter expert on the most complex projects within the Substations department.

Performs high-level quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) reviews as the final quality check before project release, identifying critical errors and potential issues.

Acts as a consulting expert, understanding and anticipating client needs to provide tailored solutions in substation design and project execution.

Ensures that NEI’s QA/QC procedures are followed and that the teams are given appropriate feedback and coaching to meet NEI’s quality expectations.

Addresses and resolves intricate technical problems in substation design, ensuring solutions are creative, constructable, and economically feasible.

Assists with the creation and enforcement of technical standards across the department.

Assists design teams as a senior mentor, ensuring substation project execution is completed on time, within budget, and meets all specifications.

Identifies and implements improvements for division processes, tools, and technology to optimize efficiency and quality in substation design.

Maintains a strong understanding and comprehension of applicable Codes and Standards.

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

Attends safety training and follows safety rules and guidelines.

Other duties as assigned.

Must Have

Education:

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.

Experience:

7+ years direct Substation engineering & design experience.

Licensure:

Professional Engineering License (PE) or ability to obtain one within one year.

Expert knowledge:

substation electrical clearances, one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, substation physical layouts, section & elevations, bus configurations, control buildings, selection of substation equipment, proposal development, project scheduling, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation physical engineering.

Regulatory knowledge:

Experience adhering to National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), IEEE codes and standards, and relevant county, city, and state regulations.

Software proficiency:

Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Communication:

Possesses effective written and oral communications skills.

Interpersonal:

Good interpersonal skills.

Work Authorization:

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.

Managerial Responsibility:

Team Member is responsible for managing their own work schedule with input from their supervisor and completing assigned tasks. Team Member should identify discrepancies in assigned work and bring to attention of supervisor or engineer responsible for the project in a timely manner. Team Member’s work product should be self‑checked in a manner that is suitable for review by the supervisor or engineer responsible for the project.

About NEI Electric Power Engineering Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for four straight years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023), 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

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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