About the Position

As a mid-level Electrical Designer in the Mission Critical Substations group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will be responsible for supporting client projects and providing a quality deliverable that is on time and within the defined budget.

Hourly Rate: $32.00 - $47.00 / hour

The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.

Essential Responsibilities

• Primarily performs detailed Protection & Control design to prepare one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel BOM development, and cable/conduit drawings for all aspects of electrical power systems.
• Additional growth opportunities for Physical Electrical design such as grounding design, general arrangement, illumination, lightning protection, and conduit plan development is possible but not expected at hire date.
• Provides conceptual and high-level designs during bidding stage of projects with limited information or direction
• Checks the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required
• Contributes to CAD standard development in a manner that is cognizant of both engineering and design departments
• Reduces complexity of projects/tasks within their discipline to get more done with less work
• Provides a major role in the QA/QC process and takes initiative and ownership on all project and task quality
• Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings
• Maintains outstanding company-client relationships
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Must Have

• Education: Associates degree in Drafting, Design, or related field is preferred
• Experience: 1 – 4 years of relevant engineering design, or other relevant experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD is required
• Substation design experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and additional computer software
• Maintain high ethical and professional standards within the overall organization
• Engaged in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues
• Attend 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
• Provide technical assistance and training for junior engineers
• 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

Working Conditions

About NEI Electric Power Engineering

Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for six straight years (2020 – 2025)), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.

Since NEI’s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members diverse background and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart out path into the future.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

Team Member Benefits

We believe that taking care of our team members is of the utmost importance. We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industry involvement; providing our team with the benefits, tools, and support systems to excel in their roles. Out comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 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