[Hiring] Renewable Studies Engineer @NEI Electric Power Engineering

Role Description

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

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.

Essential 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
  • 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
  • Project scheduling

Qualifications

• 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)
  • Nice to have:
    • Interconnection & Dynamic Modeling: (PSSe, PSLF)
    • 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.

Working Conditions

• Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required.
• Travel: Typical: 5 – 15%.
• Physical Activities: Must be able to lift 25lbs.

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.