Renewable Studies Engineer

NEI Electric Power Engineering•Lakewood, CO

3d•$75,000 - $110,000•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. Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000 / 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: 1 – 4 years of relevant engineering or field experience
Licensure: 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