Renewable Studies Engineer

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision - 100% paid

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation/sick time

Licensure paid (FE/PE)

Bonuses

Hybrid work environment

Career development

Job summary

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. is seeking a senior Electrical System Studies Engineer to advance renewable facility studies, including substation design and collection systems. You will guide team members, deliver high-quality modeling analyses, and ensure compliance across project phases.

The role emphasizes leadership in studies for solar, wind, BESS, and other renewables, with opportunities to shape templates and best practices while engaging clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with electric power option preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• FE licensure required; PE licensure preferred.
• Proficiency in power system modeling software (PowerFactory, ETAP, EasyPower, SKM Power Tools, Aspen, Windmil).
• Knowledge of interconnection & dynamic modeling tools (PSSe, PSLF) and grounding/ampacity software (CDEGS, Cymcap).

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical studies for renewable facilities including substation and collection systems.
• Produce and QA/QC studies and reports (short circuit, load flow, arc flash, protection coordination, dynamic, harmonic analyses).
• Serve as client-facing project lead and establish study templates and best practices.
• Provide SME support for study software and troubleshooting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance from design concept through commissioning.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (power option)

Tools

PowerFactory

ETAP

EasyPower

SKM Power Tools

Aspen

Windmil

CAPE

PSSe

PSLF

Cymcap

CDEGS

WinIGS

Job description

As a senior-level Electrical System Studies Engineer in the Renewables studies group, you will be responsible for performing electrical power system modeling and analysis primarily for renewable facilities that encompass support of solar, wind, battery storage generation projects and substation design projects. You will be providing the client with a quality deliverable that is on time and within budget while guiding other Team Members through the process.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 / 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.

• Conducts electrical studies primarily for renewable facilities that encompass the substation and collection system in support of the solar, wind, BESS and substation design teams
• Creates and develops studies and reports including but not limited to short circuit, reactive power/load flow, arc flash, protection coordination, dynamic, transient, harmonic (pre & post), interconnection compliance, ampacity, grounding, as well as other related studies and calculations
• Conduct reviews and QA/QC for electrical studies in support of renewable studies team members and design teams
• Serve as a client facing project lead for renewable system studies scope.
• Establish study templates, methodologies, and best practices for electrical system studies for renewable projects
• Serve as an SME for at least one study software, providing software and associated studies. Support team members with software related questions and troubleshooting
• Provide regulatory compliance services for all project design phases from conceptual design through project testing and commission
• 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.
• Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
• Other job-related responsibilities as assigned
• 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

Must Have

• Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Licensure: FE is required, PE is preferred
• Proficiency in power system modeling software such as:
• Steady State software: (Required: PowerFactory, ETAP. Nice to Have: Easypower, SKM Power Tools, Aspen, Windmil)
• System Protection & Arc Flash software: (Required: ETAP or Easy Power. Nice to have: CAPE, Aspen, SKM Power Tools;)
• Grounding software: (CDEGS; WinIGS)
• Interconnection & Dynamic Modeling: (PSSe, PSLF)
• Cable Ampacity software: (Cymcap)
• 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 is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required

Travel:

Typical: 5 – 15%

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 three straight years (2020, 2021, 2022), 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, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

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:

• 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
• Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities

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.