Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Typical: 11 - 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Management
About the Position
As the Director System Studies, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading the System Studies group within NEI's Strategic Services department. In this role, you will primarily focus on management, leadership, and business development tasks. Your responsibilities will include managing project staffing needs, scheduling, mentoring Team Leads and Engineers, and fostering an inclusive environment. You will also be accountable for establishing and enforcing departmental standards, best practices, and quality measures.
This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.
Salary Range: $130,000 - $180,000 / year
The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.
Essential Responsibilities
Oversees and manage multiple technical teams
Manages team utilization and forecast workloads based on project sizes and scope
Reviews and manages financial documentation, including revenue, write-offs, COGS, overhead expenses, and net income
Develops and implements one- and three-year plans for the department, with quarterly milestones
Leads the interviewing and onboarding process for new team members and leaders within the group
Mentors Team Leads and Engineers across teams
Collaborates with the Business Development team to provide technical guidance, pricing details, and scope alignment
Facilitates a seller-doer model to maintain existing client relationships and cultivate new ones
Identifies the need for and develop processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality of client deliverables
Oversees the production of deliverables across multiple teams, ensuring client satisfaction and timely completion
Develops and enforces Standard Best Practices (SBPs) to ensure high-level execution across team members
Reviews the work of engineers, designers, drafters, and field service personnel for quality and accuracy
Maintains a professional understanding of all applicable Codes, Standards, and construction practices
Assists with client communication and contacts
Perform other duties as assigned
Must Have
Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, M.S. preferred.
Experience: 5+ years of engineering or relevant field experience, 2+ years of engineering management experience.
Licensure: PE is preferred
In-depth knowledge and familiarity with a wide variety of electrical system studies such as:
Short circuit, load flow/reactive power, harmonics, arc flash, protection/coordination, cable ampacity, grounding/earthing, transient stability, transient overvoltage and switching.
Familiarity with a wide variety of electrical system studies software such as:
DIgSILENT Power Factory, ETAP, CYMCAP, CDEGS, WinIGS, PSCAD, PSLF, and PSS/e.
Preferred: experience performing system studies to support the design and construction of renewable energy projects such as wind, solar or battery storage.
Extensive experience producing study or calculation reports.
Strong understanding of power system theory including load flow concepts, symmetrical components and one or more advanced topics such as grounding/earthing, power quality transient analysis, system protection coordination, or transmission system planning.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Project.
Professional, articulate, and able to exercise independent judgement and discretion.
Highly organized and self-motivated.
Excellent written and verbal command of the English language.
Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Proven record of delivering high-quality work with attention to detail.
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
Working Conditions
Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required
Travel:
10 30%
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, 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, NEIs mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.
Since NEIs 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, 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
About the Position
As the Director System Studies, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading the System Studies group within NEI's Strategic Services department. In this role, you will primarily focus on management, leadership, and business development tasks. Your responsibilities will include managing project staffing needs, scheduling, mentoring Team Leads and Engineers, and fostering an inclusive environment. You will also be accountable for establishing and enforcing departmental standards, best practices, and quality measures.
This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.
Salary Range: $130,000 - $180,000 / year
The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.
Essential Responsibilities
Oversees and manage multiple technical teams
Manages team utilization and forecast workloads based on project sizes and scope
Reviews and manages financial documentation, including revenue, write-offs, COGS, overhead expenses, and net income
Develops and implements one- and three-year plans for the department, with quarterly milestones
Leads the interviewing and onboarding process for new team members and leaders within the group
Mentors Team Leads and Engineers across teams
Collaborates with the Business Development team to provide technical guidance, pricing details, and scope alignment
Facilitates a seller-doer model to maintain existing client relationships and cultivate new ones
Identifies the need for and develop processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality of client deliverables
Oversees the production of deliverables across multiple teams, ensuring client satisfaction and timely completion
Develops and enforces Standard Best Practices (SBPs) to ensure high-level execution across team members
Reviews the work of engineers, designers, drafters, and field service personnel for quality and accuracy
Maintains a professional understanding of all applicable Codes, Standards, and construction practices
Assists with client communication and contacts
Perform other duties as assigned
Must Have
Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, M.S. preferred.
Experience: 5+ years of engineering or relevant field experience, 2+ years of engineering management experience.
Licensure: PE is preferred
In-depth knowledge and familiarity with a wide variety of electrical system studies such as:
Short circuit, load flow/reactive power, harmonics, arc flash, protection/coordination, cable ampacity, grounding/earthing, transient stability, transient overvoltage and switching.
Familiarity with a wide variety of electrical system studies software such as:
DIgSILENT Power Factory, ETAP, CYMCAP, CDEGS, WinIGS, PSCAD, PSLF, and PSS/e.
Preferred: experience performing system studies to support the design and construction of renewable energy projects such as wind, solar or battery storage.
Extensive experience producing study or calculation reports.
Strong understanding of power system theory including load flow concepts, symmetrical components and one or more advanced topics such as grounding/earthing, power quality transient analysis, system protection coordination, or transmission system planning.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Project.
Professional, articulate, and able to exercise independent judgement and discretion.
Highly organized and self-motivated.
Excellent written and verbal command of the English language.
Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Proven record of delivering high-quality work with attention to detail.
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
Working Conditions
Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required
Travel:
10 30%
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, 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, NEIs mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.
Since NEIs 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, 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
Job ID: 522519071
Originally Posted on: 5/26/2026
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