Associate Principal Engineer - Civil Engineering (Renewable Civil )

Job DetailsLevel: SeniorJob Location: Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Typical: 11 - 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Engineering


About the Position

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.

Essential Responsibilities


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


Must Have


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 SAP2000, 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


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 four straight years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023), 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 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, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

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