Associate Principal Electrical Engineer (BESS)

NEI Electric Power Engineering Inc; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

NEI Electric Power Engineering seeks an experienced Associate Principal Engineer to lead complex battery energy storage projects. This role offers autonomy, involves mentoring, and the chance to establish technical standards while ensuring quality in design and execution. A supportive work environment with extensive benefits is provided, including remote work flexibility.

Benefits

100% Employer paid premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant engineering or field experience required.
• PE license is required.
• Effective written and oral communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a subject matter expert on complex BESS projects.
• Responsible for the creation, rollout, and enforcement of technical standards.
• Reviews detailed design and engineering for battery energy storage systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

BIM design software

PowerFactory

ETAP

CYMCAP

CDEGS/WinIGS

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $100000.00 - $175000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Minimal: 0 - 10%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Engineering

Description

About the Position

As an Associate Principal Engineer in the BESS group, you will function as a subject matter expert working on NEIs most complex projects. This position will have a high level of autonomy and involve leadership, mentoring, and engineering responsibilities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment helping with QA/QC and establishing / enforcing best practices and procedures.

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

• Works closely with Technical Directors and the Vice President, acting as a subject matter expert on the most complex BESS projects within the Renewable Generation department
• Primarily responsible for the creation, rollout, training, and enforcement of technical standards across the department
• Performs the review of detailed physical and electrical design and engineering for all aspects of battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Typical design products might include BESS equipment general arrangements, single line diagrams, elevations, connection details, bill of materials, construction details, grounding details, conduit plans, illumination plans, etc.
• Typical electrical power system studies might include BESS equipment sizing, specification, and selection, load flow, reactive power, ampacity, short circuit, grounding, illumination, arc flash, harmonics, system loss, etc.
• Writes and reviews material, equipment, and construction specifications
• Reviews submittals for conformance with specifications and design
• Prepares and reviews hand and computer-based calculations and models for electrical designs
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies for complex projects
• Performs field inspection and construction supervision services as necessary
• Checks the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for overall quality and accuracy as required
• 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 Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, power option preferred
• Experience: 7+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Licensure: PE is required
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical, electrical power system study software (PowerFactory, ETAP), CYMCAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, Visual, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with 3D BIM design software
• People management experience leading teams of 5-10 individuals
• 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

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 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

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 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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