Associate Principal Engineer (Renewable Studies)

TL;DR

Associate Principal Engineer (Renewable Studies): Conducting electrical studies for renewable facilities that encompass system aspects in support of solar and substation design teams with an accent on short circuit, reactive power/load flow, arc flash, dynamic, transient, and harmonic analyses. Focus on performing QA/QC reviews, establishing study templates and best practices, and providing regulatory compliance services across project phases.

Location: Fully remote or in-office (Lakewood, CO). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Salary: $100,000 - $175,000 / year

Company

Engineering services firm specializing in electric power engineering, serving clients across the United States since 1982.

What you will do

• Act as subject matter expert on complex projects within the System Studies department, working closely with Technical Directors and Vice President.
• Conduct electrical studies including short circuit, reactive power/load flow, arc flash, dynamic, transient, harmonic, compliance, ampacity, and grounding for renewable facilities.
• Perform review and QA/QC for electrical studies supporting design teams.
• Establish study templates, methodologies, and best practices; serve as SME for study software troubleshooting.
• Provide regulatory compliance services from conceptual design through testing and commissioning.
• Assist with client communication, proposals, cost estimates, and occasional field testing and commissioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (electric power option preferred).
• 7+ years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• FE required, PE preferred.
• Proficiency in power system modeling software: Steady State (PowerFactory, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, etc.), System Protection & Arc Flash (CAPE, ETAP, etc.), Grounding (CDEGS), Interconnection & Dynamic (PSSe, PSLF), Cable Ampacity (Cymcap), Transient (PSCAD).
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; good interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with detailed design of electrical power systems (one-line diagrams, relaying schematics, SCADA, grounding, specifications).

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with employer matching and immediate vesting; annual and discretionary bonuses.
• Paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, eight holidays including floating holiday.
• Employer-paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, conferences; tuition reimbursement.
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility; annual team building; pet insurance.
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities; travel typical 15-25%.