Vice President - Electric Utilities

Company: NEI Electric Power Engineering Inc
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, COPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $200000.00 - $250000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Typical: 11 - 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: ManagementDescriptionAbout the PositionThe Vice President - Electric Utilities will oversee a department of 30+ engineering professionals including Electrical Engineers, Civil Engineers, Designers, and Drafters. The Vice President - Electric Utilities will be responsible for overseeing NEI's Electric Utility strategy and be responsible for financial performance, staffing and forecasting, professional development of team members, technical quality, and overall management of the department. The Vice President will collaborate closely with their group directors to help define the departments technical direction while enforcing standards and best practices.Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000 / yearThe 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

• Fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture of ownership and customer service within the electric utility department, serving internal and external stakeholders through a solution and service-based mindset.
• Establishes overall department strategy and vision for developing new client relationships and serving existing relationships across the electric utility market.
• Collaborates closely with group Directors and Team Leads to manage group utilization and forecast workload for current and future projects.
• Partners with other departmental Vice Presidents and Directors to align organization with client projects and deliverables.
• Oversees the electric utility client portfolio and partners with accounting to manage, review, and interpret financial statements including, but not limited to, revenue, write-offs, COGS, overhead expenses, and net income.
• Guides and inspires the electric utility teams with the support of department Directors, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Partners with department Directors to develop and implement Standard Best Practices across the department.
• Provides support to business development, proposals, and marketing groups as required.
• Other duties as assigned.Must Have
  • Education: BSEE, BSEET, BSCE from an accredited institution.
  • Experience: 8+ years of engineering experience and 5+ years of engineering management experience
  • Licensure: PE preferred
  • Strong knowledge and familiarity with medium and high voltage power systems in the electric utility market.
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams and defining the vision and strategy.
  • Experience building out teams and new technical services.
  • Experience overseeing a client portfolio and managing all project and resource management aspects.
  • Proven record of managing client relationships with a demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with clients.
  • Track record of continuous improvement and education while staying aware of emerging trends and challenges in the electric utility market.
  • Demonstrates effective written and oral communications skills; including good interpersonal communication and relationship building skills; ability to interact successfully at all levels of the organization; high emotional intelligence.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Working ConditionsWork Environment:Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required.Travel:Typical: 15 - 25%Physical Activities:Must be able to lift 25lbs.Managerial Responsibility:Team Member is responsible for the general oversight of the departments Technical Directors and the review of financial statements, team utilization, QA/QC, and employee professional development and growth.About NEI Electric Power EngineeringServing Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for five straight years (2020 - 2024), 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 backgrounds and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart our 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:
    • 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 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.Qualifications
      
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