Electrical Engineer I

General Purpose
Responsible for performing engineering design and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer in a manner that provides the client with a quality deliverable that is on time and within budget.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of all aspects of electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling.
• Prepare computer-based models and perform power system studies on utility and industrial/commercial electrical power transmission and distribution systems, including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, motor starting, power factor, harmonic analysis, and other related studies. Employee should create a simple hand checks to quantify the computer aided results.
• Develop protective relay settings. Set, test, wire, and install relaying and control systems.
• Program, install, and test SCADA and PLC systems.
• Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies.
• Perform equipment and relay field testing and start-up and commissioning services.
• Provide field assistance and troubleshooting.
• Checking the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required.
• Understanding and applications of applicable Codes and Standards.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain outstanding company-client relationships.
• Maintain high ethical and professional standards within the overall organization.
• Expected to work additional time beyond 40 hours/week as required to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions.
• Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work.
• Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Education: BSEE or BSEET from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred.
• Licensure: EIT (or FE national examination) preferred.
• Experience: 0+ years of engineering or relevant field experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required or can obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and other computer software.
• Proficiency with and/or knowledge of, power system software such as Aspen, PSSE, ETAP or SKM a plus.
• A strong command of the English language.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Good interpersonal and people skills.
• Interaction primarily with other staff.

Working Conditions

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

Travel: Typical, 25-30%

Physical Activities: Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. occasionally
 

Managerial Responsibility:    

• Employee is responsible for managing their own work schedule with input from supervisor and completing assigned tasks.
• Employee should identify discrepancies in assigned work and bring to attention of their supervisor in a timely manner. Employee’s work product should be self- checked in a manner that is suitable for review by the supervisor.

Benefits
NEI fosters a community of involvement, professional development, and camaraderie. We expect a lot out of our employees, and we give them the necessary tools to excel in their roles. We also take care of our employees with our comprehensive benefits package, which the successful candidate may be eligible for. These include:

• Career development, training, career coaching, job shadowing and mentoring program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• RTD pass
• 401(k) with Matching
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with 100% employer-paid premium for the employee
• Company-paid Basic Life and Long- Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• HSA and PPO options
• Flex spending/Cafeteria Plan
• Paid holidays
• Culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Annual bonus opportunities based upon individual & company performance; additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance
   

About Us
Quality Results. Improving Continually. Enriching Environment. Serving Others. These are just a few words that describe the team at NEI. Since 1982, our team has worked at home and around the world solving challenging electric power engineering problems for our clients. As a Top 100 Places to work, we are proud to say we continually empower our team to learn and grow in their careers.

As a values-driven company, we have developed a culture of collaboration, both with our clients and with each other. This collaboration manifests itself in how we work by promoting accountability, minimizing cross-disciplinary obstacles, and empowering every member of our team to make innovative engineering decisions that delight our customers. Our success over the decades is directly related to the talented team we have built; apply today and let us talk about future success for you and NEI!

EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.