Electrical Field Engineer

Electrical EngineerElectrical EngineerOtherRemoteMid LevelTeam 201-500

Location

United States

Posted

95 days ago

Salary

$85K - $125K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Electrical Field Engineer

NEI Electric Power Engineering

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Significant: 51 - 100%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Engineering About the Position As a mid-level Field Engineer in the Strategic Projects group, you will be responsible for providing Engineering Field Services as well as performing Engineering Design and Analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer in a manner that provides the client with quality service that is on time and within budget. Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000 / 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 Performs equipment, control system, communications, troubleshooting, relay testing, start-up, and commissioning services Provides onsite construction support and supervision; attends construction meetings, assist with construction RFIs, questions, and design updates; assists with project scheduling, coordination between Engineers, Owners, Vendors, Contractors, and other parties; verifies compliance with designs Prepares field testing, troubleshooting, investigation, and construction progress reports Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, and studies Programs, wires, and installs protective relaying and control systems Programs, installs, and tests communications, SCADA, and PLC systems Perform detailed design of all aspects of Electric Power Systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, writing of equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling Reviews the work of Designers, Drafters, and Field Service Personnel for general quality and accuracy, as required Maintains a thorough understanding and applications of applicable Codes and Standards Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships Maintains high ethical and professional standards 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 duties as assigned Must Have Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, Electric Power option preferred Experience: 2+ years of Engineering and relevant field experience Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required Proficiency with AutoCAD and power system software such as EasyPower, ETAP or SKM Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and other computer software Experience with Omicron test equipment preferred Professional, articulate, and able to exercise good independent judgement and discretion Highly organized, motivated self-starter Proven record of delivering a high standard of quality work with exceptional attention to detail Comfortable working with ambiguity and creating systems and plans where there are none Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with a quickly growing team Good interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills; ability to interact successfully with Clients, Contractors, Vendors, and at all levels of the organization; demonstrates high emotional intelligence Possesses effective written and oral communications skills A strong command of the English language Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis Nice to Have Experience with apparatus testing and familiarity with NETA standards OSHA 10 certification Working Conditions Work Environment: Work is performed in the field setting and some office work is also required Travel: Frequent: 50 – 75% Physical Activities: Managerial Responsibility: Must be able to lift 50lbs. Team Member is responsible for managing their own work schedule with input from their supervisor and completing assigned tasks. Team Member should identify discrepancies in assigned work and bring to attention of supervisor or engineer responsible for the project in a timely manner. Team Member’s work product should be self-checked in a manner that is suitable for review by the supervisor or engineer responsible for the project. 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. Team Member 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. Out 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. Qualifications

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