Team Lead - Substation Engineering (62919)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

NEI Electric Power Engineering seeks a Team Lead–Datacenters to lead a multidisciplinary group, ensure delivery quality, and maintain strong client relationships for mission-critical projects.

You will drive technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate with project managers to define scope, budgets, and risk mitigation across data center initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in industrial, oil & gas or power systems environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team supporting industrial and mission-critical clients, applying sound engineering judgment to complex challenges and maintaining regular client interaction as a trusted technical partner.
• Balance hands-on technical execution with mentorship, coaching, and ownership of delivery.
• Act as a Seller-Doer by partnering with clients, contributing technical insights to proposals, and supporting long-term account growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project delivery

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Typical: 11 - 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: EngineeringTeam Lead–Substation Engineer (Data Centers)

About MC&I

Mission Critical & Industrial (MCI)is a growing consulting and engineering arm of NEI focused on the design and delivery of complex electrical infrastructure for demanding environments, including data centers, oil & gas operationsand large-scale commercial and industrial facilities. MCI supports high-impact infrastructure projects for clients, some of whomrank in the top ten of their respective industry segments across North America. The group combines the momentum of a team that is actively building with the stability of an established firm with more than 40 years of industry presence and over 300engineers. Engineersremainengaged across the full project lifecycle, from early concept and planning through detailed design and execution support. The work emphasizes sound judgment, strong client relationships, and practical business thinking. MC&I offers an environment where engineers can contribute ideas, build lasting professional relationships, and help shape a long-term legacy of engineering excellence.

About the Position

The Team Lead– Datacentersrole is a leadership position within MCI for experienced engineers who want to remain technically engaged while taking responsibility for people, delivery, and outcomes. In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team supporting industrial and mission-critical clients, apply sound engineering judgment to complex challenges, andmaintainregular interaction with clients as a trusted technical partner. The role balances hands‑on technical execution with mentorship, coaching, and ownership of delivery.TheTeamLead shapestechnical direction,reinforcesquality and accountability standards, andbuildslasting professional relationshipswith clients and internal teams. As MCI continues to grow, this role offers opportunities to take on increased technical, client, andbusinessresponsibility based on performance and business needs.

Salary Range:$110,000 - $165,000 / year

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

This opportunity is available to bothlocal / in-office(Lakewood, CO) andfull-time remotecandidates.

Key Responsibilities

Client Partnerships & Delivery

• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for clients, building trusted, long-term relationships through clear communication and reliable delivery.
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to align teams,facilitateeffective communication, and drive strong project outcomes.
• Identifyopportunities for value engineering, design efficiencies, and expanded client support while providing field support, troubleshooting, and engineering observation during construction and commissioning as needed.
• Partner with project managers to define scope, manage budgets, support change management, and proactivelyidentifyand mitigate project risks.

People Leadership &Quality Delivery

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, drafters, and technicians while fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Assign, coordinate, and reviewteam deliverablesto ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with project schedules and delivery expectations.
• Assess individual and team development needs and support continuous growth through coaching,mentorship,training, andindividualdevelopment plans.
• Reinforce and continuously improveNEI’sengineering standards, best practices, and QA/QC processes while ensuring adherence to organizational policies and expectations.

Growth &Business Development

• Act as a Seller-Doer by partnering directly with clients, contributing technical insight to proposals, and supporting long-term account growth.
• Leverage technical and business acumen toidentifyand pursue new opportunities in collaboration with sales and leadership.
• Support business development and marketing efforts, including proposal development, client-facing materials, and strategies that improve operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and repeat business.
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and training sessions while upholding the highest ethical and professional standards in all client interactions.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technologyfrom an accredited institution
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in industrial,oil & gasor power systemsrelatedenvironments
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work and mentor engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deliver high-quality work in technically complex environments
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred:

• Experience supporting industrial, oil and gas, data centers, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Professional Engineer (PE)/FE
• PMP
• Proficiencywith AutoCAD,Bluebeam
• Experiencein Power Delivery, Substations and Power Engineering

WorkEnvironment :

• Hybrid or fully remote work model depending on location and project needs
• Travel typically ranges from 15–25% and varies by project
• Combination of office-based work and periodic field engagement

Benefits& Total Rewards

NEI offers a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package thatincludemedical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer matching; paid time off; paid holidays; and paid parental leave.Benefitseligibility and details may vary by role and location and will be provided during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.NEI Electric Power Engineeringparticipatesin 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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