Substation Project Engineer (62997)

NEI Electric Power Engineering; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Remote flexibility

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation and sick time

Licensure paid (FE/PE)

Job summary

NEI Electric Power Engineering seeks a Substation Project Engineer to lead portions of multi-disciplinary substation projects, performing design and analysis across physical and protection & control disciplines.

You will contribute technical expertise, support project execution, perform QA/QC reviews, and collaborate to deliver high-quality NEI standards. 5+ years of experience and FE/PE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institute.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• FE/PE licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead portions of multi-disciplinary substation projects and perform engineering design and analysis.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership for scope, budget, and schedule.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers in substation design practices.
• Review contractor and vendor submittals for technical compliance.
• Prepare cost estimates, budget reports and proposals for complex projects.

Skills

Engineering design

Written & oral communication

Mentoring

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling tools

Industrial software

Job description

Job Details

Level: ExperiencedJob Location: Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $110,000.00 - $165,000.00SalaryTravel Percentage: Typical: 11 - 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Engineering

Substation Project Engineer

About the Position

As a Substation Project Engineer, you will lead portions of multi-disciplinary substation projects while performing engineering design and analysis across both physical and protection & control disciplines. You will contribute technical expertise, support project execution, perform QA/QC reviews, and collaborate with designers and engineers to ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with NEI standards.

Salary Range

$110,000 - $165,000 / 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.

Technical Responsibilities

• Substation general arrangements, elevations, site layouts, equipment layouts, and structure placement.
• Grounding plans, details, and grounding analysis.
• Conduit and raceway routing, cable trench layouts, and AC/DC station service layouts
• One-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, protection & control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Relay panel layouts, control building equipment layouts
• Cable schedules, I/O lists, device lists, and bills of material.
• Engineering calculations including bus and conductor sizing, duty checks, voltage drop, and station service loading.
• Equipment specification development and vendor submittal reviews.
• Ensuring compliance with NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and client-specific standards.
• Use of AutoCAD, 3D modeling tools, and industry-standard engineering software.

Project & Leadership Responsibilities

• Manage deliverables and deadlines to ensure they are submitted on time for both internal QA/QC deadlines and external deadlines to the client.
• Perform preliminary QA/QC review of designer and engineer work for overall quality, accuracy, and conformance to client specifications and required codes.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership for scope, budget, schedule, and design execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers in substation design practices.
• Develop go-bys, templates, and technical standards.
• Assist in the enforcement of technical standards across assigned projects.
• Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, and proposals for complex projects.
• Work closely with Directors and Team Leads on complex projects.
• Review contractor and vendor submittals for technical compliance.
• 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.

Must Have

• Education: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institute.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Licensure: FE/PE preferred.
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor others
• Authorization to work in the U.S. 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 six straight years (2020-2025), 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 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.

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.

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