Renewable Studies Engineer

NEI Electric Power Engineering•Lakewood, CO

10d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a senior-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 support of solar, wind, battery storage generation projects and substation design projects. You will be providing the client with a quality deliverable that is on time and within budget while guiding other Team Members through the process. Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 / year The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market. This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
Experience: 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
Licensure: FE is required, PE is preferred
Proficiency in power system modeling software such as: Steady State software: (Required: PowerFactory, ETAP. Nice to Have: Easypower, SKM Power Tools, Aspen, Windmil) System Protection & Arc Flash software: (Required: ETAP or Easy Power. Nice to have: CAPE, Aspen, SKM Power Tools;) Grounding software: (CDEGS; WinIGS) Interconnection & Dynamic Modeling: (PSSe, PSLF) Cable Ampacity software: (Cymcap) Transient Studies software: (PSCAD)
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
Must be able to lift 25lbs.

Nice To Haves

PE is preferred
Steady State software: Easypower, SKM Power Tools, Aspen, Windmil
System Protection & Arc Flash software: CAPE, Aspen, SKM Power Tools

Responsibilities

Conducts electrical studies primarily for renewable facilities that encompass the substation and collection system in support of the solar, wind, BESS and substation design teams
Creates and develops studies and reports including but not limited to short circuit, reactive power/load flow, arc flash, protection coordination, dynamic, transient, harmonic (pre & post), interconnection compliance, ampacity, grounding, as well as other related studies and calculations
Conduct reviews and QA/QC for electrical studies in support of renewable studies team members and design teams
Serve as a client facing project lead for renewable system studies scope.
Establish study templates, methodologies, and best practices for electrical system studies for renewable projects
Serve as an SME for at least one study software, providing software and associated studies. Support team members with software related questions and troubleshooting
Provide regulatory compliance services for all project design phases from conceptual design through project testing and commission
May occasionally assist with performing equipment, control system, communications, troubleshooting, and relay field testing and start-up and commissioning services
Maintains a strong understanding and applications of applicable Codes and Standards
Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships
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
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
Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
Pet insurance