Electrical Designer (BESS) (63108)

NEI Electric Power Engineering; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment with remote/fᴀ

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation and sick time

Eight paid holidays

Job summary

NEI Electric Power Engineering is seeking an Electrical Designer in the BESS group to perform utility-scale solar BESS engineering design. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver quality, on-time outputs within budget, focusing on electrical design and documentation.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to industry standards, and support across procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering technology or related experience preferred.
• 3+ years of engineering design or other relevant experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to perform electrical engineering design for utility-scale BESS projects.
• Perform detailed design and prepare drawings per project & client requirements.
• Specify and/or review equipment and components required for BESS electrical systems.
• Provide support during procurement, construction and commissioning phases of BESS projects.
• Ensure that all projects adhere to relevant industry standards, regulations, codes and best-practices.
• Conduct technical reviews of BESS projects to ensure quality deliverables are produced.
• Support BESS team by producing department standards and best-practices.
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Communication skills

Technical writing

Education

Electrical engineering technology degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Level: Entry, Job Location: Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $30.00 - $37.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Minimal: 0 - 10%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Drafting & Design

About the Position

As a Electrical Designer in the BESS group, you will be responsible for working with multi-disciplinary teams to primarily perform utility-scale solar BESS engineering design in a manner that provides the client with a quality deliverable that is on time and within budget.

The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to perform electrical engineering design for utility-scale BESS projects.
• Perform detailed design and prepare drawings per project & client requirements.
• Specify and/or review equipment and components required for BESS electrical systems.
• Provide support during procurement, construction and commissioning phases of BESS projects.
• Ensure that all projects adhere to relevant industry standards, regulations, codes and best-practices.
• Conduct technical reviews of BESS projects to ensure quality deliverables are produced.
• Support BESS team by producing department standards and best-practices.
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards within the overall organization.
• Engaged in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
• Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Must Have

• Education: Degree in electrical engineering technology or related experience preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of engineering design or other relevant experience.
• Physical design experience required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems required.
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills.
• Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings.
• Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans.
• Must demonstrate two-way communication to effectively work with internal staff and external clients.
• A strong written and verbal command of the English language.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of renewable energy, and battery storage systems preferred.

Working Conditions

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

Travel: Minimal: 0 – 10%

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

• 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.