Renewable Development Engineer

About the PositionAs a mid-level Renewable Development Engineer in the Renewable Development group, you will be the primary liaison for development, bid support, and/or preliminary (0%-30%) PV, BESS and Wind design. Design work between internal Operations and Sales stakeholders, and external stakeholders (e.g., Clients). The Renewable Development Engineer works collaboratively with these Stakeholders to perform preliminary PV electrical and PV civil design.This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.Essential ResponsibilitiesDesigns PV, BESS and Wind projects in all areas of the US.Passionate about learning multi disciplines and multi technologies.Acts as a liaison between the solar design team and relevant internal and external stakeholdersDelivers preliminary PV, BESS and/or Wind design (0-30%). Project level of detail is greatly dependent on contracted scope. Design can include partial or all of the following: Meet the technical requirements outlined by the client and/or OwnerCreation of constraint file to determine initial project feasibilitySolar, PV, or Wind layout creationPreliminary level cable and DC designPreliminary level Civil grading and drainageProvide high-level Bill of Materials for civil infrastructure, electrical material, and foundation quantitiesMust be able to self-schedule preliminary design activities to meet deadlines set by external stakeholdersVarious EE Studies (Load flow, ampacity, losses and/or short circuit)Production estimates (Pvsyst)Works with Proposal team and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to establish proposal pricingProvides engineering & technical support to the other members of the Business Development & Project Services TeamDevelops and maintain outstanding company-client relationshipsMaintains high ethical and professional standardsDevelops equipment vendor relationshipsAttends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of workAttends safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelinesWorks well is self-motivated environment and driven for continual improvement.Other responsibilities as assignedMust Have[JS2] Education: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution, electric power option preferredExperience: 2 - 6 years of relevant engineering or field experienceLicensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not requiredExperience with energy modeling using PVsystExperience with AutoCAD and preferred PVCaseStrong skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, ProjectBasic understanding electrical and civil engineering with specific emphasis on PV solarAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers and internal personnel; exercises strong intrapersonal skills.Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and a skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design environmentPossesses excellent problem-solving skillsCommercial understanding of the engineering or construction industriesPossesses effective written and oral communications skillsGood interpersonal and people skillsApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basisWorking ConditionsWork Environment:Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be requiredTravel:Typical: 5 - 15%Physical Activities:Must be able to lift 25lbs.About NEI Electric Power EngineeringServing Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for four straight years (2020, 2021, 2022, and 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, 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 BenefitsWe 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 DisabilityVoluntary Life Insurance401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vestingAnnual & discretionary bonus programsPaid vacation and sick timeEmployer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferencesPaid parental leaveTuition reimbursementEight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretionAnnual Team BuildingHybrid work environment with remote flexibilityCareer development, training, and coaching opportunitiesPet insuranceNEI 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.