Electrical Engineer; PPM, Solar Engineering

# About the Position As an
** Electrical Engineer
** in the
** Solar Engineering
** group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will be a part of an integrated design team and are responsible for coordinating with team members to meet project schedules and deliverables on time and within the defined budget.

This opportunity is available to both
** local / in-office** (Lakewood, CO) and
** full-time remote
** candidates.# Essential Responsibilities
* Performs detailed design of all aspects of Photovoltaic (PV) Electrical Power Systems including string sizing, array layouts, tracker power and communication, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, Balance of System/Plant equipment details, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, equipment specifications, and project schedules
* Prepares computer-based models and performs power system studies on utility scale PV power plants including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, collection system grounding, harmonic analysis, and other related studies
* Review’s equipment data sheets, manuals, and testing reports for design and approvals
* Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, and studies
* Provides field assistance, troubleshooting, and observation reports
* Verifies the work of Designers, Drafters, and Field Service Personnel for general quality and accuracy, as required
* Maintains professional understanding of all applicable Codes and Standards, and construction practices
* Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships, particularly for communication pertaining to specific assignments and meeting topics
* Maintains high ethical and professional standards
* Works additional time beyond 40 hours/week to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions, as required
* Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
* Attends safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
* Other job-related responsibilities as assigned# Must Have
* *
* Education:

** Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
* *
* Experience:

3** **– 6+
** years of relevant engineering or field experience
* ** Licensure:
** FE, PE is a plus, but not required
* Knowledge and familiarity with medium and low voltage distribution, switch gear, motor control centers, and industrial instrumentation and controls
* Experience with AutoCAD
* 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 some power system software such as Easy Power, ETAP or SKM, and CYMCAP preferred
* Proficiency in PVsyst and other PV specific software packages preferred
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and standard computer software# Working Conditions|  |  || --- | --- ||
** 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. |# 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, 2021, 2022, 2023, 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…