About the Position

As an entry level Distribution Design Intern in the Distribution group, you will be responsible for learning the best design practices to fulfill the requests of our clients. This will involve the design of electrical overhead and underground distribution lines, following standard industry practices while adhering to client design specifications. Daily tasks will require exceptional communication skills to interact with our clients, their customers, and other consultants.

Local travel will be required to learn how to stake projects and help coordinate construction efforts. The successful candidate will serve as liaison for parties involved in the construction process. He or she will need to take a proactive approach for challenges or issues that arise at any stage of the project. This position requires working on multiple projects simultaneously, so having outstanding organization skills is a must.

Salary Range: $27.00 / hour

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

This opportunity is available to local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) candidates.

Essential Responsibilities

• Learn the detailed review of project specifications and support documentation
• Submits requests for additional information
• Learn to assess project sites to plan for potential issues and contingencies in design
• Help identify and propose solutions for challenges involving right of way, easements, traffic control and other construction aspects
• Uses GIS based software to map designs and specify Construction Units
• Works closely with peers throughout Q/A, Q/C process
• Generates cost reports and review with client
• Assesses project sites for construction and plan necessary adjustments to meet schedules
• Communicates with clients, developers, and additional contractors during construction stage to remove potential “roadblocks”
• Assists client with project closeout procedures and As-built corrections.
• Other duties as assigned

Must Have

• Education: Associates degree preferred
• Experience: 0 - 1 years of relevant experience required
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding organization skills
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems
• Experience reviewing drawing sets with a high attention to detail
• Familiarity with design software
• Track record of consistently delivering projects on time and within budget
• Ability to manage competing priorities with limited structure and direction
• Detail oriented to produce high quality deliverables
• A strong written and verbal command of the English language
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice to Have

• Construction experience is a plus
• Experience with ArcGIS software
• Auto CAD experience would be helpful
• Experience working with different utilities is a plus

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

Work is performed in an office setting and some field work is also required

Travel:

Regular: 30 – 50% local travel.

Physical Activities:

• Must be able to lift 30lbs
• Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Walk on uneven surfaces regularly
• Will need to hammer wooden stakes into the ground
• Work outside for short periods of time, throughout the year

Managerial Responsibility:

Team Intern is responsible for coordinating with the liaison to determine their daily tasks, with input from their supervisor and completing assigned tasks.

Team Intern will learn to identify discrepancies in assigned work and bring to attention of supervisor responsible for the project in a timely manner.  Team Member’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. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for five straight years (2020 - 2025), 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:

• 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