Associate Principal Engineer - Renewable Studies
NEI Electric Power Engineering
Location
Remote
Type
Full-time
Posted
Jan 17, 2026
Compensation
USD 100000 – 175000
Mission
What you will drive
Core responsibilities:
- Function as a subject matter expert on complex projects within the System Studies department, working closely with Technical Directors and the Vice President
- Conduct electrical studies primarily for renewable facilities, including short circuit, reactive power/load flow, arc flash, dynamic, transient, harmonic, compliance, ampacity, and grounding studies
- Establish study templates, methodologies, and best practices for electrical system studies and serve as SME for study software related questions and troubleshooting
- Provide regulatory compliance services for all project design phases from conceptual design through project testing and commissioning
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role contributes to the development of renewable energy facilities by conducting essential electrical studies and ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources and reducing environmental impact.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution (electric power option preferred)
- 7+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
- FE licensure required, PE licensure preferred
- Proficiency in power system modeling software including PowerFactory, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, Easypower, Aspen, Windmil, CAPE, CDEGS, WinIGS, PSSe, PSLF, Cymcap, and PSCAD
Benefits
What's in it for you
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Salary range: $100,000 - $175,000/year with annual & discretionary bonus programs
- 100% employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
- Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
- Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
- Eight paid holidays including floating holiday
About
Inside NEI Electric Power Engineering
NEI Electric Power Engineering is an engineering services firm with a mission to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems. They have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability since their founding in 1982.