Hybrid Associate Principal Electrical Engineer – Utility Substations

at NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc.

• Job title: Associate Principal Electrical Engineer – Utility Substations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $100,000 - $175,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Flash
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Lakewood, United States

About the role

• Associate Principal Engineer in Utility Substations group overseeing complex projects and ensuring technical quality. Leading design, QA/QC, and mentoring staff within a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Technical Directors and the Vice President, acting as a subject matter expert on the most complex projects and tasks within the Utility Substation department
• Spearheads the creation and implementation of standards and provides technical leadership and guidance for QA/QC on substation engineering projects
• Acts as a subject matter expect overseeing the technical quality of projects
• Works closely with the Technical Director on technical development within the group
• Performs or reviews detailed design of all aspects of Utility Substation Electrical Power Systems include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling
• Prepares or reviews computer-based models and performs power system studies on utility and industrial/commercial electrical power transmission and distribution systems including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, collection system grounding, harmonic analysis, and other related studies
• Acts as the Client primary technical point of contact for Utility Substation Electrical on assigned projects
• Review’s equipment data sheets, manuals, and testing reports for design and approvals
• Seek opportunities for value engineering and efficiencies in design
• Reviews and verifies the work of engineers, designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy
• Reviews submittals for conformance with client specifications and design
• Supports business development via Seller-Doer, assists with marketing tasks, and prepares proposals as needed
• Provides field assistance, troubleshooting, and observation reports
• Maintains professional understanding of all applicable Codes and Standards, and construction practices
• Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships, particularly for communication pertaining to specific assignments and meeting topics
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards
• Works additional time beyond 40 hours/week to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions, as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
• 7+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
• PE
• 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
• Professional, articulate, and able to exercise good independent judgement and discretion
• Highly organized, motivated self-starter
• Proven record of delivering a high standard of quality work with attention to detail
• Comfortable working with limited information to create system designs and plans
• Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with a quickly growing team
• Good interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills; ability to interact successfully at all levels of the organization; high emotional intelligence
• Ability to develop staff through mentoring and coaching
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

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