Team Lead - System Studies (63197)

NEI Electric Power Engineering•Lakewood, CO

61d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join NEI's growing System Studies team and help shape the future of power system engineering. As the Power System Studies Team Lead, you'll combine technical excellence with people leadership guiding a team of talented engineers delivering complex studies for utilities and renewable energy clients across North America. You'll play a key role in establishing technical standards, mentoring engineers, improving workflows, and helping expand one of NEI's fastest-growing technical practices. This role is ideal for an experienced power systems engineer who enjoys solving technically challenging problems while developing the next generation of engineering talent. Salary Range: $100,000 - $160,000 / 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

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
FE is required, PE is preferred
Knowledge and familiarity with medium and low voltage distribution, switchgear, motor control centers, and industrial instrumentation and controls
Experience with one or more industry-standard power system analysis software packages such as: Steady State software: (PowerFactory; ETAP; SKM Power Tools; Easypower; Aspen; Windmil) System Protection & Arc Flash software: (CAPE, Aspen, ETAP; Power Factory; SKM Power Tools; Easy Power) Grounding software: (CDEGS; WinIGS) Interconnection & Dynamic Modeling: (PSSe, PSLF) Cable Ampacity software: (Cymcap) Transient Studies software: (PSCAD)
Possesses effective written and oral communications skill
Good interpersonal and people skills
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

Shape the future direction of NEI's growing System Studies practice
Influence technical standards across the organization
Mentor and develop high-performing engineers
Work on challenging transmission, distribution, renewable, and utility projects
Collaborate with nationally recognized subject matter experts
Help drive innovation in power system analysis methodologies

Responsibilities

Performs and manages the detailed electrical studies primarily for utility clients in support of substation designs projects
Provides coaching and mentorship for their team members, ensuring that team members are developing professionally and that their career goals are being met
Conduct review and QA/QC for electrical studies in support of design teams
Provide regulatory compliance services for all project design phases from conceptual design through project testing and commission
Establish study templates, methodologies, and best practices for electrical system studies
Serve as SME’s for study software related questions and troubleshooting
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
Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including proposals cost estimates, and budget reports
Assists with Client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings
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.
Attends safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
Other job-related responsibilities 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 time off
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