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Posted: 12/03/20252025-12-032026-01-09Employment Type:Direct Hire/PermJob Category:EngineeringJob Number: 640392Is job remote?: No
Job Description
Senior Electrical Engineer - Facilities & Pipelines EI&C Location(s): MTN (Denver) Is this a new position or a backfill? New Targeted start date or timeline to hire? As Soon as Feasible Compensation: Compensation discussions are handled directly with qualified candidates during the interview process. You can assume market pay for these roles and our base and bonus compensation package will meet the requirements.
Senior Electrical Engineer Description:
Electrical Engineering
Lead the development and review of comprehensive electrical drawing packages, including:
One-line diagrams, electrical area classification plans, grounding layouts, lighting plans, and raceway/conduit routing plans
Conduit and cable schedules, power plans, equipment layouts, and interconnection diagrams
Select, specify and review electrical equipment including switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, UPS, PDCs, and power panels
Perform and oversee electrical system studies, including load flow, short circuit, arc-flash, and coordination using ETAP or SKM
Execute and validate electrical calculations (e.g., cable sizing, voltage drop, conduit sizing/fill, short circuit levels)
Review and approve vendor submittals, BOMs, and support equipment procurement
Provide technical direction for junior engineers and designers on electrical scope
Instrumentation & Controls (I&C)
Oversee development of complete I&C design packages, including:
Instrument location plans, instrument lists, and I/O lists
Loop diagrams, ladder diagrams, and wiring diagrams
Control panel layouts, terminal diagrams, and panel BOMs
P&IDs in collaboration with process and mechanical teams
Review and guide development of instrument datasheets, control philosophies, and cause & effect matrices
Specify and validate design for PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, instrumentation, and control system components
Provide oversight on network architecture and industrial protocol selection (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP)
Mentor I&C team members on panel design, loop development, and control strategy implementation.
Support FAT/SAT documentation and field integration planning
Familiarity with I&C design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, SPI (Intools), or similar preferred
Project Development & General Assignments
Lead development of conceptual designs, execution strategies, and technical portions of proposals
Support or lead scope development, cost estimating, and schedule planning
Conduct and lead site walks to gather field data and evaluate design constraints
Participate in or lead HAZOP, LOPA, and other risk or safety reviews
Maintain design quality through internal QA/QC reviews, checklist compliance, and redline resolution
Serve as technical liaison for clients and vendors during design and procurement phases
Mentor junior engineers, check their work, and provide feedback for technical growth
Contribute to development and improvement of internal design standards, tools, and templates
Support or lead construction support, including RFI responses, as-built drawing reviews, and commissioning assistance
Senior Electrical Engineer Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years electrical engineering experience
EPC project experience preferred
Master Degree can substitute as 1 year of relevant experience
Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
Ability to travel
Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred
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