Team Lead – Oil & Gas
Mid - Senior Level
About the Position
As a Team Lead in the Oil & Gas group, you will be responsible for managing a team comprised of engineers, drafters, designers, and/or technicians predominantly servicing industrial clients. A Team Lead’s primary responsibility will be the accurate, timely, and quality completion of Electrical Engineering scopes assigned to the team. The Team Lead will assist in the development of the departments Standard Best Practices (SBP’s) and enforcing/implementing them when pertinent. Team Leads will be a mentor and coach to team members on their team and help them grow individually as professionals.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 / year
The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.
This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.
Essential Responsibilities
- Performs a mix of detailed design encompassing 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
- Prepares computer-based models and perform power system studies on 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. Team Member should create a simple hand checks to quantify the computer aided results
- Collaborates with Director of Oil and Gas to forecast workload and assist with Business Planning activities
- Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies
- Reviews equipment data sheets, manuals, and testing reports for design and approvals
- Seeks opportunities for value engineering and efficiencies in design
- Assigns work to and coordinates work with entry-level engineers, technicians, or administrative staff
- Reviews and verifies the work of engineers, designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy
- Manages and supports team member development and growth through individualized development plans
- Supports business development via Seller-Doer, assists with marketing tasks, and prepares proposals as needed
- Assists with establishing and managing engineering budget and scope expectations.
- Prepare technical write-up for applicable change orders
- Reviews submittals for conformance with client specifications and design
- Provides field assistance, troubleshooting, and observation reports
- Maintains professional understanding of all applicable Codes and Standards, and construction practices
- Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships, particularly for communication pertaining to specific assignments and meeting topics
- Maintains high ethical and professional standards
- Works additional time beyond 40 hours/week to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions, as required
- Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
- Checking the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required
- Attends safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
Must Have
- Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
- Experience: 5+ years of engineering or relevant field experience
- Licensure: FE is required, PE is preferred
- Professional, articulate, and able to exercise good independent judgement and discretion
- Highly organized, motivated self-starter
- Proven record of delivering a high standard of quality work with attention to detail
- Comfortable working with limited information to create system designs and plans
- Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with a quickly growing team
- Good interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills; ability to interact successfully at all levels of the organization; high emotional intelligence
- Ability to develop staff through mentoring and coaching
- 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
Nice to Have
- Proficiency with AutoCAD
- Previous leadership experience within a consulting organization
- Proficiency with power system software such as DIgSILENT/PowerFactory, EasyPower, ETAP or SKM, CDEGS, and CYMCAP preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and standard computer software
Working Conditions
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Work is performed in an office setting and some field work is also required
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Typical: 15-25%
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Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Team Lead is responsible for managing their own work and the work and schedule of their team, with input from supervisor, and completing assigned tasks. The Team Lead will mentor, coach, and develop the team members on their team toward fulfilling their individual career aspirations.
Team Lead is responsible for the overall quality of project deliverables and quality of team’s work. Team Leads will coordinate with Project Manager to ensure technical deliverables are provided on-time and meet all client specifications and contracted scope. |
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), 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, 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:
