Electrical Engineer – MCI Protection and Control

Mid-Level

About the Position

As a mid-level Electrical Engineer in the Mission Critical & Industrial (MCI) group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis 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.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000 / 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.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs detailed design on all P&C aspects of electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, instrumentation and controls diagrams, sequence of events documentation, 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 computer-based models and perform power system studies on mission critical and industrial electrical power transmission and distribution systems, including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, power factor, harmonic analysis, and other related studies.  Employee should create simple hand checks to quantify the computer aided results.
• Develops protective relay, RTU, DFR, and network settings. 
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including Sequence of Events/Operations, proposals, and studies
• Provides field assistance and troubleshooting
• Checks the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required
• Understands the applications of relevant Codes and Standards
  • Experience with IEEE 2030.7 is preferred but not required.
  • Experience with NERC PRC interconnection standards is preferred but not required.
• Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Must Have

• Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
• Experience: 1 – 5 years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge and familiarity with electrical design
• Experience with IEEE 2030.7 is preferred but not required.
• Experience with NERC PRC interconnection standards is preferred but not required.
• 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

About NEI Electric Power Engineering

Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for seven straight years (2020 - 2026), 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 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