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Assoc. Principal Engineer - Physical Substations

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc.

United States

Remote

USD 100,000 - 175,000

Full time

27 days ago

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Job summary

An innovative engineering services firm is seeking an Associate Principal Engineer to lead physical engineering design in the Renewable Department. This role requires expertise in substation engineering and the ability to mentor design teams while ensuring high-quality deliverables. You will collaborate with technical directors and oversee quality assurance processes, addressing complex technical challenges creatively. Join a top workplace that values collaboration and accountability, and enjoy a supportive environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including remote work flexibility and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

100% employer-paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting

Annual & discretionary bonus programs

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday

Annual Team Building

Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility

Career development, training, and coaching opportunities

Qualifications

7+ years of direct physical engineering & design experience required.
Professional Engineering License (PE) or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

Perform and review physical engineering design and analysis.
Act as a consulting expert to provide tailored solutions in physical design.

Skills

Effective written and oral communications skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MathCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Assoc. Principal Engineer - Physical Substations

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United States (Remote)

Salary Range: $100,000 - $175,000/year

Based on the Denver, Colorado labor market.

Location: Lakewood, CO (local/in-office) or full-time remote candidates.

Role Overview:

As an Associate Principal Engineer - Physical in the Renewable Department, you will serve as an internal Technical Consultant and be responsible for performing and reviewing 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.

Partner with Technical Directors and the Vice President, acting as a physical engineering subject matter expert on the most complex projects within the Renewables department.
Perform high-level quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) reviews as the final quality check before project release, identifying critical errors and potential issues.
Act as a consulting expert, understanding and anticipating client needs to provide tailored solutions in physical design and project execution.
Ensure that NEI’s QA/QC procedures are followed and that the teams are given appropriate feedback and coaching to meet NEI’s quality expectations.
Address and resolve intricate technical problems in physical design, ensuring solutions are creative, constructable, and economically feasible.
Assist with the creation and enforcement of technical standards across the department.
Assist design teams as a senior mentor, ensuring project execution is completed on time, within budget, and meets all specifications.
Identify and implement improvements for division processes, tools, and technology to optimize efficiency and quality.
Maintain a strong understanding and comprehension of applicable Codes and Standards.
Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work.
Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
Experience: 7+ years direct physical engineering & design experience.
Licensure: Professional Engineering License (PE) or ability to obtain one within one year.
Expert Knowledge: Substation electrical clearances, BESS equipment layouts, conduit design, illumination plans, one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, substation physical layouts, section & elevations, bus configurations, bill of materials, equipment specifications, grounding and conduit plans and details, proposal development, project scheduling, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation physical engineering.
Experience: Adhering to National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), IEEE codes and standards, and relevant county, city, and state regulations.
Skills: Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MathCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
Abilities: Effective written and oral communications skills. Good interpersonal skills.

Note: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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

Travel: Typical: 5 – 15%

About NEI:

Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results.

Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for five straight years (2020 - 2024), 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 backgrounds and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart our 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.

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc.

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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: