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Team Lead-PhysicalEngineering(Utility Substations)About the Position

As aTeam LeadofPhysicalEngineeringintheUtilitiesdepartment,you willbe responsible formanagingateamcomprisedof engineers, drafters,anddesigners.A Team Lead's (TL's) primary responsibility will be theaccurate,timely, and quality completion ofphysical/structural substation engineering scopes assigned to the team.The Team Lead will contribute to the development and refinement of internal processes and workflows that improve quality, consistency, and efficiency across the department. Theyare responsible forpromoting, implementing, and reinforcing these processes while serving as a mentor and coach to their team. Team Leads support the professional and technical development of employees, encouraging accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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

The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.

This opportunity is available to bothlocal / in-office(Lakewood, CO) andfull-time remotecandidates.

Essential ResponsibilitiesLeadership Responsibilities

• Oversees a team producing full detailed-design packages that includegeneral arrangements, elevations, foundation plan and details,structure design and fabrication details, bus and connection details, bill of materials, building plan, conductor stringing tables, fence details, permitting,structure loading diagrams, construction details, and supporting calculation packages.

• Manages and coordinates design activities, project planning, team level scheduling and optimization, and coordination between scopes of other disciplines for small to large scale projects to ensure adequate project coverage and operational efficiency.

• Works with Directors to develop andmaintainWorkload Forecasting, ensuringan accurateactive project list, milestone dates, and estimate to complete (ETC) hours.

• Exemplifiesownershipand accountabilityover your team's project portfolio,planning,andtaking action to improveandmaintainteam performance.

• Overseestheteam's weekly budgets and track project finances tomaintainfiscal responsibility.

• Addressesandmitigateproject risks to prevent escalation and ensure continuity.

• Understands NEI processes, best practices, standards, andpolicies thoroughlyandprovidesguidance to your teamasrequired.

• Keepsthe team informed about the latest developments and ensuresadherence toestablishedstandards.

• Assessesteam strengths and weaknesses, ensuring continuous development through training and coaching.

• Maintainsexpert-level knowledge of NEI's QA/QC processes. Guides theteam through these processes, ensuring all steps are followed andmaintainingaccountability for compliance on every project.

• Supports business development,assistswith marketing tasks, andsupportsthe development of project proposals as needed.

• Supports the client relationship asrequiredto ensureongoing satisfaction and collaboration.

Engineering Responsibilities:

• Oversees the detailed physical design and engineering for all aspects of electric power substationsincludinggenerating plants, utility transmission and distribution, and industrial and commercial facilities.

• Reviews the work of your team members (engineers, designers, drafters) forgeneral quality, accuracy, and adherence to NEI and/or client standards and processes.

• Understands assigned scopes and develops engineering cost estimates, schedules, and assumptions to support change orders in coordination with project manager.

• Investigatesand resolvestechnical issueswithinthe teamto ensure project continuity.

• Preparesa variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports,andproposals.

• Attend safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelines.

• Other duties as assigned.

Must Have

• Education:Bachelorsinelectricalor civilengineeringor similar field from an accredited institution

• Experience:5+ years of engineering or relevant field experience

• Licensure:FEisrequired, PE ispreferred

• Engineeringexpertisein physical substation design including substation electrical clearances, one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, physical layouts, section & elevations, bus configurations, control buildings,selectionof substation equipment and any other aspect of HV and EHV substation physical engineering.

• An understandingof structural substation engineering, including steel design, reinforced concrete design, and foundations is a plus.

• The abilityand desire to stamp drawings is highly preferred.

• Proficiencywith AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience adhering to National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), IEEE codes and standards, and relevant county, city, and state regulations.

• Ability to develop staff through mentoring and coaching.

• Possesses excellent critical thinking skills.

• Commercial understanding of the engineering or construction industries

• Ability toeffectively communicateverbally and in writing with customers and internal personnel; exercises strong intrapersonal skills.

• Must beself-motivated, well-organized, andskilleddecision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design environment.

• Possesses effective written and oralcommunicationsskills.

• 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 officesetting,and some field workis alsorequired

Travel:

Typical: 10-15%

Physical Activities:

Managerial Responsibility:

Must be able to lift 25lbs.

Team Memberis responsible formanaging their own workandschedule,and the work and schedule of their teamwith input from supervisor and completing assigned tasks.The team member willmentor, coach, and develop the employees on their team toward fulfilling their individual career aspirations
Team Membershouldidentifydiscrepancies in assigned work and bring to attention of supervisor or engineer responsible for the projectin a timely manner.Team Member team'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. EnrichingEnvironment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for seven straight years (2020-2027), 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 teammembers'diversebackgroundsand 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 opportunityemployer,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 theutmostimportance.We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industryinvolvement,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 time off

• 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

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. NEI Electric Power Engineeringparticipatesin E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.