Associate Principal Engineer - Civil Engineering; Renewable Civil

Job Details Level: Senior

Job Location:

Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $ - $ Salary/year

Travel Percentage :
Typical: 11 - 25%
Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Engineering

As an Associate Principal Engineer in the Site Development group, you will function as a subject matter expert working on NEIs most complex projects. 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 - $175,000 / 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.

• Works closely with Technical Directors and the Vice President, acting as a subject matter expert on the most complex projects within the Civil / Structural department
• Performs the review of detailed physical, civil, and structural design and engineering for all aspects of electric power substations including for generating plants, utility transmission and distribution, and industrial and commercial facilities
• Typical design products might include equipment general arrangement, elevations, plan, and profile, grading plans, road plans, foundation plan and details, structural steel drawings and details, bus and connection details, bill of materials, building plan, conductor stringing tables, fence details, permitting, and drainage plans
• Writes and reviews material, construction, and steel specifications
• Reviews submittals for conformance with specifications and design
• Assists with the creation and enforcement of technical standards across the department
• Prepares hand and computer-based calculations and models for structural designs. Employee should create a simple hand check to quantify the computer aided results
• 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
• 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
• 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

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, civil/structural or mechanical option preferred
• Experience:
  
  7+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Licensure: PE is required
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MathCAD, modeling, and design software such as SAP
  2000, PLS-CADD, and AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite
• 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

• 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.

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