Renewable Studies Engineer
NEI Electric Power Engineering•Lakewood, CO
•$85,000 - $105,000•Hybrid
About The Position
As a mid-level Electrical System Studies Engineer in the Renewables studies group, you will be responsible for performing electrical power system modeling and analysis primarily for renewable facilities that encompass solar, wind, battery storage generation projects and substation design projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
- 1 – 4 years of relevant engineering or field experience
- FE, PE is a plus, but not required
- Proficiency in power system modeling software such as: Cable Ampacity software: (Cymcap)
- Steady State software: (Required: PowerFactory or ETAP; Nice to have: SKM Power Tools; Easypower; Aspen; Windmil)
- System Protection & Arc Flash software: (Required: ETAP; Nice to have Easypower, CAPE, Aspen, Power Factory; SKM Power Tools;)
- Grounding software: (CDEGS or WinIGS)
- 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
- Interconnection & Dynamic Modeling: (PSSe, PSLF)
- Transient Studies software: (PSCAD)
Responsibilities
- Creates and develops quality studies and reports including but not limited to short circuit, reactive power/load flow, arc flash, dynamic, transient, harmonic (pre & post), interconnection compliance, ampacity, grounding, as well as other related studies and calculations
- Assists with Client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings.
- Maintain strong and responsive Company-Client relationships
- Maintains a strong understanding and applications of applicable Codes and Standards
- Maintains high ethical and professional standards
- Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work.
- Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
- May occasionally assist with performing equipment, control system, communications, troubleshooting, and relay field testing and start-up and commissioning services
- Other job-related responsibilities as assigned
- Secondary responsibilities may include checking and/or performing detailed design of all aspects of electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, conduit, and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, writing of equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
