Associate Principal Engineer - Civil Engineering (Renewable Civil )

NEI Electric Power Engineering•Lakewood, CO

2d•$100,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate Principal Engineer in the Site Development group, you will function as a subject matter expert working on NEI's most complex projects. This position will have a high level of autonomy and involve leadership, mentoring, and engineering responsibilities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment helping with QA/QC and establishing / enforcing best practices and procedures. This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, civil/structural or mechanical option preferred
7+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
PE is required
Proficiency with AutoCAD, MathCAD, modeling, and design software such as SAP2000, PLS-CADD, and AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite
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

Nice To Haves

Subject matter expert on the most complex projects within the Civil / Structural department
High level of autonomy
Leadership, mentoring, and engineering responsibilities
Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Helping with QA/QC
Establishing / enforcing best practices and procedures

Responsibilities

Works closely with Technical Directors and the Vice President, acting as a subject matter expert on the most complex projects within the Civil / Structural department
Performs the review of detailed physical, civil, and structural design and engineering for all aspects of electric power substations including for generating plants, utility transmission and distribution, and industrial and commercial facilities
Typical design products might include equipment general arrangement, elevations, plan, and profile, grading plans, road plans, foundation plan and details, structural steel drawings and details, bus and connection details, bill of materials, building plan, conductor stringing tables, fence details, permitting, and drainage plans
Writes and reviews material, construction, and steel specifications
Reviews submittals for conformance with specifications and design
Assists with the creation and enforcement of technical standards across the department
Prepares hand and computer-based calculations and models for structural designs. Employee should create a simple hand check to quantify the computer aided results
Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies for complex projects
Performs field inspection and construction supervision services
Checks the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for overall quality and accuracy as required
Maintains a strong understanding and comprehension of applicable Codes and Standards
Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
Attends safety training and follows safety rules and guidelines
Other duties as assigned

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