Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Typical: 11 - 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Engineering
About the Position
As 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 Responsibilities
Designs 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 stakeholders
Delivers 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 Owner
Creation of constraint file to determine initial project feasibility
Solar, PV, or Wind layout creation
Preliminary level cable and DC design
Preliminary level Civil grading and drainage
Provide high-level Bill of Materials for civil infrastructure, electrical material, and foundation quantities
Must be able to self-schedule preliminary design activities to meet deadlines set by external stakeholders
Various 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 pricing
Provides engineering & technical support to the other members of the Business Development & Project Services Team
Develops and maintain outstanding company-client relationships
Maintains high ethical and professional standards
Develops equipment vendor relationships
Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
Attends safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelines
Works well is self-motivated environment and driven for continual improvement.
Other responsibilities as assigned
Must Have[JS2]
Education: Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
Experience: 2 6 years of relevant engineering or field experience
Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required
Experience with energy modeling using PVsyst
Experience with AutoCAD and preferred PVCase
Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Project
Basic understanding electrical and civil engineering with specific emphasis on PV solar
Ability 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 environment
Possesses excellent problem-solving skills
Commercial understanding of the engineering or construction industries
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 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, 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, 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. 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 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 Responsibilities
Designs 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 stakeholders
Delivers 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 Owner
Creation of constraint file to determine initial project feasibility
Solar, PV, or Wind layout creation
Preliminary level cable and DC design
Preliminary level Civil grading and drainage
Provide high-level Bill of Materials for civil infrastructure, electrical material, and foundation quantities
Must be able to self-schedule preliminary design activities to meet deadlines set by external stakeholders
Various 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 pricing
Provides engineering & technical support to the other members of the Business Development & Project Services Team
Develops and maintain outstanding company-client relationships
Maintains high ethical and professional standards
Develops equipment vendor relationships
Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
Attends safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelines
Works well is self-motivated environment and driven for continual improvement.
Other responsibilities as assigned
Must Have[JS2]
Education: Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
Experience: 2 6 years of relevant engineering or field experience
Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required
Experience with energy modeling using PVsyst
Experience with AutoCAD and preferred PVCase
Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Project
Basic understanding electrical and civil engineering with specific emphasis on PV solar
Ability 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 environment
Possesses excellent problem-solving skills
Commercial understanding of the engineering or construction industries
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 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, 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, 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. 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: 519274051
Originally Posted on: 4/29/2026
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