Electrical System Studies Engineer - Data Centers

Electrical System Studies Engineer - Data Center

Mid-Level

About the Position

As a mid-level Electrical System Studies Engineer in the Data Center group, you will be responsible for performing electrical power system modeling and analysis primarily for Data Center facilities that encompass substations, co-located generation, and data center building design projects.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 / 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

• Creates and develops quality studies and reports including but not limited to short circuit, reactive power/load flow, arc flash, dynamic, transient, harmonic (pre & post), interconnection compliance, ampacity, grounding, as well as other related studies and calculations
• Creates and prepares models required for utility interconnection process (CMLD, PSLF, PSSE, etc.). Assist clients with crafting assumptions required for utility load questionnaires.
• Assists with Client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and

meetings. Maintain strong and responsive Company-Client relationships

• Maintains a strong understanding and applications of applicable Codes and Standards
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards
• Attends 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
• May occasionally assist with performing equipment, control system, communications,

troubleshooting, and relay field testing and start-up and commissioning services

• Other job-related responsibilities as assigned
• Secondary responsibilities may include checking and/or performing detailed design of all

aspects of electrical 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

Must Have

• Education: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
• Experience: 1 - 4 years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required
• Proficiency in power system modeling software such as: • Cable Ampacity software: (Cymcap)
• Steady State software: (Required: PowerFactory or ETAP; Nice to have: SKM Power Tools; Easypower; Aspen; Windmil)
• System Protection & Arc Flash software: (Required: ETAP; Nice to have Easypower, CAPE, Aspen, Power Factory; SKM Power Tools;)
• Grounding software: (CDEGS or WinIGS)
• Nice to have: • Interconnection & Dynamic Modeling: (PSSe, PSLF)
• Transient Studies software: (PSCAD)

• 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: 5 - 15%

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), 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, both 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, martial 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. 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