Hybrid Electrical Engineer – Renewable Substations

at NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc.

• Job title: Electrical Engineer – Renewable Substations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: $77,000 - $110,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Flash
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Lakewood, United States

About the role

• Electrical Engineer involved in design and analysis in renewable substations. Supporting projects and delivering quality outputs on time and within budget while leveraging electrical engineering expertise.

Responsibilities

• As a mid-level Electrical 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 be responsible for supporting client projects and providing a quality deliverable that is on time and within the defined budget
• Performs detailed design on all aspects of substation electrical power systems to 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 computer-based models and perform power system studies on utility and industrial/commercial electrical power transmission and distribution systems, including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, power factor, harmonic analysis, and other related studies
• Employee should create simple hand checks to quantify the computer aided results
• Develops protective relay settings
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies
• Provides field assistance and troubleshooting
• Checks the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required
• Understands the applications of relevant Codes and Standards
• Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
• 1 – 5 years of relevant engineering or field experience
• FE, PE is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge and familiarity with substation electrical design
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus
• 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

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