Electrical Engineer – Strategic Projects

Mid to Senior Level

About the Position

As an Electrical Engineer in the Strategic Projects group, you will function as a subject matter expert working on NEIs most complex projects for a specific client. This position will have a high level of autonomy and involve leadership, mentoring, and engineering responsibilities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment helping with QA/QC and establishing / enforcing best practices and procedures.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 / 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

• Works closely with technical and proposal teams acting as a subject matter expert on the most complex projects within the Strategic Projects group for a specific oil & gas client of NEI
• Guide client through the process of electrifying existing industrial oil & gas processes as the subject matter expert and client contact
• Performs the review of detailed electrical design and engineering for all aspects of electric power systems of oil & gas equipment
• Perform engineering oversight on various system studies in PowerFactory, ETAP, SKM, Milsoft, or similar system modelling software.
• Reviews submittals for conformance with specifications and design
• Assists with the creation and enforcement of technical standards across the department
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies for complex projects
• Performs field inspection and construction supervision services as needed
• Checks the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for overall quality and accuracy as required
• Maintains a strong understanding and comprehension of applicable Codes and Standards such as NEC and NESC
• Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
• Attends safety training and follows safety rules and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Must Have

• Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
• Experience: 5 years of relevant engineering and/or field experience
• Licensure: PE is required
• Experience with oil & gas systems
• Strong understanding of power systems such as substation, transmission, and distribution networks
• Experience with motors, drives, and other electrical well pad or plant infrastructure.
• Experience with electrical system components such as synchronous condensers, capacitor banks, voltage regulators, compressor stations, mobile substations, etc.
• Experience performing ArcFlash studies and Short Circuit analysis
• Experience with Milsoft is a plus
• Proficiency with other industry software such PowerFactory, ETAP, SKM, SEL Relaying, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of motor control centers and switch gear
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Experience transferring knowledge to junior staff
• Ability to travel occasionally to job sites and collaborate with client’s technical staff and leadership
• 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 four straight years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023), 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