Electrical Engineer I

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc.

Electrical Engineer performing engineering design and analysis of electrical power systems. Responsible for delivering quality work on time and within budget as part of the NEI team.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeLakewood • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Electrical Power SystemsOne-Line DiagramsThree-Line DiagramsControl SchematicsWiring DiagramsPower System SoftwareRelay CoordinationLoad Flow AnalysisArc Flash AnalysisMotor Starting Analysis

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationOral CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications

BSEEBSEETEIT