Senior Physical Engineer – Renewables

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation and sick time

Hybrid work environment with remote/fl

Job summary

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. seeks a Senior Physical Engineer in the Renewables group to lead engineering design and analysis under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

You will support client projects and deliver quality work on time and within budget. You will manage projects as Phase Manager (PPM), perform QA/QC on designs, train junior engineers, and contribute to technical guidelines and training documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil or Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• FE or PE licensure preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MathCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite; strong written and oral communication; good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects as Phase Manager (PPM), manage scope, budget, and client interaction.
• Perform QA/QC on designs and check work for quality and accuracy.
• Train junior engineers and drafters in physical design of substations and BESS facilities.
• Prepare guidelines and training documents.

Skills

Project leadership

QA/QC

Training

Writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil or Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Based on the Denver, Colorado labor market.

Location

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

Role Overview

As a Senior Physical Engineer in the Renewables group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will support client projects and provide quality deliverables that are on time and within the defined budget.

What you will do

• Phase Manager (PPM): Your primary responsibility will be project-based leadership, with short-term focus on project scope, budget, task delegation, client interaction and execution, and ensuring technical quality. Consult regularly with the Team Lead on key decisions and activities.
• QA / QC work: Implement the NEI Quality Assurance Plan. Check the work of designers, drafters, and engineers for overall quality and accuracy.
• Training: Train junior level engineers and designers in areas of physical design of electrical substations & BESS facilities.
• Writing: Assist with developing technical guidelines and training documents.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work closely with Technical Directors and Team Leads on projects within the department.
• Perform the review of detailed physical engineering for all aspects of electric power substations & BESS facilities including multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Typical design products might include general arrangements, elevation views, site layout, bill of materials, equipment specifications, bus sizing for ampacity and structural requirements, grounding plan and details, and conduit plan and details.
• Review submittals for conformance with (owner, client) specifications and design to meet all required codes.
• Prepare hand and computer-based calculations and models for physical designs.
• Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, and proposals for complex projects.
• Manage deliverables and deadlines to ensure they are submitted on time for both internal QA/QC deadlines and external deadlines to client.
• Ensure that client requirements, specifications, and expectations are being met.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Team Members.
• Perform occasional field inspection and construction supervision services when needed.
• Check the work of designers, drafters, and engineers for overall quality and accuracy.
• 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.
• Complete safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s in Civil or Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• Licensure: FE or PE preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency with AutoCAD, MathCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite. Effective written and oral communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.

Note

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

Work Environment

Office setting with some field work required.

Travel

Typical: 10 – 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.

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
• Paid parental leave
• 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

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.