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NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. · 2 months ago

Associate Principal Engineer - Mission Critical Substations

Lakewood, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $175K/yr

7+ years exp

NEI Electric Power Engineering is an engineering services firm committed to serving people and solving problems. They are seeking an Associate Principal Engineer in the Mission Critical Substations group who will act as a subject matter expert, providing technical leadership and overseeing complex projects in substation engineering.

Consumer ElectronicsElectrical DistributionElectronicsIndustrialOil and GasRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Works closely with Technical Directors and the Vice President, acting as a subject matter expert on the most complex projects and tasks within the Mission Critical department

Spearheads the creation and implementation of standards and provides technical leadership and guidance for QA/QC on substation engineering projects

Acts as a subject matter expect overseeing the technical quality of projects

Works closely with the Technical Director on technical development within the group

Performs or reviews detailed design of all aspects of Utility Substation Electrical Power Systems include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling

Prepares or reviews computer-based models and performs power system studies on utility and industrial/commercial electrical power transmission and distribution systems including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, collection system grounding, harmonic analysis, and other related studies

Acts as the Client primary technical point of contact for Mission Critical Electrical on assigned projects

Review’s equipment data sheets, manuals, and testing reports for design and approvals

Seek opportunities for value engineering and efficiencies in design

Reviews and verifies the work of engineers, designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy

Reviews submittals for conformance with client specifications and design

Supports business development via Seller-Doer, assists with marketing tasks, and prepares proposals as needed

Provides field assistance, troubleshooting, and observation reports

Maintains professional understanding of all applicable Codes and Standards, and construction practices

Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships, particularly for communication pertaining to specific assignments and meeting topics

Maintains high ethical and professional standards

Works additional time beyond 40 hours/week to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions, as required

The technical consultant is responsible for meeting with new and perspective clients, assisting the Business Development team to showcase company capability and thought leadership

Communicates and helps craft latest industry technical trends, rules/regulations, ISO/TO/GO requirements for large load facilities

Attend technical conferences and develop technical industry content including white papers. Strong preference for someone to be involved in industry committees

Attends safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines

Other job-related responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPower Systems DesignPE LicensureQA/QC StandardsTechnical LeadershipMentoringCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred

7+ years of relevant engineering or field experience

A strong written and verbal command of the English language

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Professional, articulate, and able to exercise good independent judgement and discretion

Highly organized, motivated self-starter

Proven record of delivering a high standard of quality work with attention to detail

Comfortable working with limited information to create system designs and plans

Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with a quickly growing team

Good interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills; ability to interact successfully at all levels of the organization; high emotional intelligence

Ability to develop staff through mentoring and coaching