[Hiring] Substation Project Engineer @NEI Electric Power Engineering

Role Description

As a Substation Project Engineer, you will lead portions of multi-disciplinary substation projects while performing engineering design and analysis across both physical and protection & control disciplines. You will contribute technical expertise, support project execution, perform QA/QC reviews, and collaborate with designers and engineers to ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with NEI standards.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $165,000 / year

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

Technical Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design, analysis, and review across an integrated set of substation deliverables, including:
• Substation general arrangements, elevations, site layouts, equipment layouts, and structure placement.
• Grounding plans, details, and grounding analysis.
• Conduit and raceway routing, cable trench layouts, and AC/DC station service layouts.
• One-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, protection & control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Relay panel layouts, control building equipment layouts.
• Cable schedules, I/O lists, device lists, and bills of material.
• Engineering calculations including bus and conductor sizing, duty checks, voltage drop, and station service loading.
• Equipment specification development and vendor submittal reviews.
• Ensuring compliance with NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and client-specific standards.
• Use of AutoCAD, 3D modeling tools, and industry-standard engineering software.

Project & Leadership Responsibilities

• Manage deliverables and deadlines to ensure they are submitted on time for both internal QA/QC deadlines and external deadlines to the client.
• Perform preliminary QA/QC review of designer and engineer work for overall quality, accuracy, and conformance to client specifications and required codes.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership for scope, budget, schedule, and design execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers in substation design practices.
• Develop go-bys, templates, and technical standards.
• Assist in the enforcement of technical standards across assigned projects.
• Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, and proposals for complex projects.
• Work closely with Directors and Team Leads on complex projects.
• Review contractor and vendor submittals for technical compliance.
• Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work.
• Complete safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institute.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Licensure: FE/PE preferred.
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor others.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. 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: 15 – 25%.
• 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.
• NEI Electric Power Engineering participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.