Senior Physical Engineer, Renewables

Senior Physical Engineer, Renewables Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215 Apply Overview Salary Range $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary Level Senior Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Typical: 5 - 15% Category Engineering Apply Description Senior Physical Engineer – Renewables (PPM) United States (Remote) Salary Range: $100K - $150K / year Based on the Denver, Colorado labor market. Location: Lakewood, CO (local/in-office) or full-time remote candidates. Role Overview: As a Senior Physical Engineer in the Renewables group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will support client projects and provide quality deliverables that are on time and within the defined budget. Essential Responsibilities: What you will do: Phase Manager (PPM): Your primary responsibility will be project-based leadership, with short-term focus on project scope, budget, task delegation, client interaction and execution, and ensuring technical quality. Consult regularly with the Team Lead on key decisions and activities. QA / QC work: Implement the NEI Quality Assurance Plan. Check the work of designers, drafters, and engineers for overall quality and accuracy. Training: Train junior level engineers and designers in areas of physical design of electrical substations & BESS facilities. Writing: Assist with developing technical guidelines and training documents. Additional Responsibilities: Work closely with Technical Directors and Team Leads on projects within the department. Perform the review of detailed physical engineering for all aspects of electric power substations & BESS facilities including multi-disciplinary coordination. Typical design products might include general arrangements, elevation views, site layout, bill of materials, equipment specifications, bus sizing for ampacity and structural requirements, grounding plan and details, and conduit plan and details. Review submittals for conformance with (owner, client) specifications and design to meet all required codes. Prepare hand and computer-based calculations and models for physical designs. Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, and proposals for complex projects. Manage deliverables and deadlines to ensure they are submitted on time for both internal QA/QC deadlines and external deadlines to client. Ensure that client requirements, specifications, and expectations are being met. Provide coaching and mentoring to Team Members. Perform occasional field inspection and construction supervision services when needed. Check the work of designers, drafters, and engineers for overall quality and accuracy. Maintain a strong understanding and comprehension of applicable Codes and Standards. Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work. Complete safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines. Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s in Civil or Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited institution. Experience: 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience. Licensure: FE or PE preferred. Skills: Proficiency with AutoCAD, MathCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite. Effective written and oral communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Note: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Work Environment: Office setting with some field work required. Travel: Typical: 10 – 15% About NEI: Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for five 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 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 backgrounds and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart our 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. 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. Our 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 NEI 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.