Team Lead - Civil Engineer (Renewable Civil )

About the PositionAs a senior level Team Lead in the Renewable Civil group, you will be responsible for managing a team comprised of engineers, drafters, and/or technicians. As a Team Lead, your primary responsibility will be the accurate, timely, and quality completion of Solar Photovoltaic scopes assigned to the team. This includes site planning, grading, stormwater modeling, erosion control design, hydrology analysis, development of SWPPPs, BMPs, site permitting, and stormwater reports. You will assist in the development of the departments Standard Best Practices (SBPs) and enforcing / implementing them where pertinent. Team Leads will be a mentor and coach to employees on their team and help them individually as professionals.This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.Essential ResponsibilitiesPerforms and manages the detailed physical, civil, and structural design and engineering for all aspects of solar photovoltaic engineeringProduces and reviews full design packages including site plans, elevations, grading plans, road plans, fence details, permitting, drainage plans, construction details, and supporting calculation packageReviews submittals for conformance with client specifications and designPrepares hand and computer-based calculationsPrepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studiesPerforms field inspection and construction supervision servicesReviews the work of other engineers, designers, drafters, and field service personnel for overall quality and accuracyResearches and evaluates local AHJ design and code requirement and standardsWorks with other project team members to produce project deliverables as assignedOversees project planning, scheduling, and coordination, for small to large scale projectsSupports business development, assists with marketing tasks, and prepares proposals as neededUnderstands scope and develops cost estimates, schedules, and assumptionsMaintains outstanding company-client relationshipsAssists with client contacts and communications pertaining to specific assignments and meetingsEngages in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issuesProvides technical assistance and training for junior engineersAssigns work to and coordinates work with entry-level engineers, technicians, or administrative staffProvides pre-sales technical support to customers and the NEI outside sales teamReviews customer specifications and assist in formulating and communicating the commercial strategy to best address customer needsDevelops and maintain outstanding company-client relationshipsMaintains high ethical and professional standardsAttends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of workAttends safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelinesOther responsibilities as assignedMust HaveEducation: Bachelor’s in Civil / Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited institutionExperience: 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experienceLicensure: FE is required, PE is preferredProficiency with AutoCAD, and AutoCAD Civil 3D, and othersStrong skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, ProjectAbility to develop staff through mentoring and coachingPossesses excellent critical thinking skillsCommercial understanding of the engineering or construction industriesAbility to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and internal personnel, exercises strong intrapersonal skillsMust be self-motivated, well-organized, and a skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design environmentPossesses effective written and oral communications skillsGood interpersonal and people skillsApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basisWorking ConditionsWork Environment:Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be requiredTravel:Typical: 15 – 25%Physical Activities:Managerial ResponsibilityMust be able to lift 25lbs.Team Member is responsible for managing their own work and schedule and the work and schedule of their team with input from their supervisor and completing assigned tasks. The team member will coach, mentor, and develop the employees on their team toward fulfilling their individual career aspirations.Team Member should identify discrepancies in assigned work and bring to attention of supervisor or engineer responsible for the project in a timely manner. Team Member team’s work product should be self-checked in a manner that is suitable for review by the supervisor or engineer responsible for the projectAbout NEI Electric Power EngineeringServing Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for four straight years (2020, 2021, 2022, 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, 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 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 BenefitsWe 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 DisabilityVoluntary Life Insurance401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vestingAnnual & discretionary bonus programsPaid vacation and sick timeEmployer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferencesPaid parental leaveTuition reimbursementEight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretionAnnual Team BuildingHybrid work environment with remote flexibilityCareer development, training, and coaching opportunitiesPet insuranceNEI 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr