Physical Designer, Substations

About the Position As an entry level Physical Designer in the Renewable Substations group, you will be responsible for working collaboratively with our engineering teams. Physical Designers are responsible for drafting and modeling in a manner that provides the client with a quality deliverable that is on time and within budget.

Salary Range: $31.00 - $36.00 / hour

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

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, Colorado) candidates.

Essential Responsibilities Assists in detailed design of substation and conventional generation, as needed

Produces physical substation packages including general arrangements, elevations, bill of materials, conduit, grounding, lightning protection, and illumination

Selects hardware for appropriate applications

Works effectively as part of a team or independently with oversight

Maintains high ethical and professional standards within the overall organization

Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, and classes as appropriate for professional advancement and to maintain quality of work Attends safety training and follows safety rules and guidelines

Other duties as assigned

Must Have

Education:

Associates degree in related field preferred

Experience:

1 – 3 years of drafting, design, engineering, or related experience

Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office requiredA strong command of the English language

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

Nice to Have Proficiency with and/or knowledge of AutoCAD 3D modeling software a plus Proficiency with Civil 3D would be a plus Proficiency with Micro Station would be a plus Working Conditions Work Environment:

Work is performed in an office setting and some field work is also required

Travel:

Minimal: 0 – 10%
Physical

Activities:

Managerial Responsibility:

Must be able to lift 25lbs.

Team Member is responsible for managing their own work schedule with input from their supervisor and completing assigned tasks.

Team Member should identify discrepancies in assigned work and bring to attention of supervisor or engineer responsible for the project in a timely manner. Team Member’s work product should be self-checked in a manner that is suitable for review by the supervisor or engineer responsible for the project.

About NEI Electric Power Engineering Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for three straight years (2020 - 2024), 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, both 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, martial 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 insuranceNEI 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.
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