Electrical Engineer in Arvada

Energy Jobline ZR; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Colorado to support design, development, and manufacturing of power distribution equipment including UL891 switchboards and metal-clad switchgear.

The role blends electrical design, documentation, and production support within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a focus on quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in electrical equipment, power distribution, or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineered-to-order production environment.
• Familiarity with UL891, UL508A, NEC/NFPA requirements and related standards.
• Experience with controls packages and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Design and support electrical systems for UL891 switchboards and power distribution equipment.
• Develop and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and production drawings.
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, quality, and sales to resolve issues.
• Promote process improvements and ensure timely release of documentation.
• Lead or collaborate with engineering personnel and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD 2D

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Electrical Engineer

Direct Hire | $100,000-$120,000 Annually | Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and manufacturing of power distribution equipment, including UL891 switchboards, metal-clad medium-voltage switchgear, control panels, and custom controls packages.

This hands-on role combines electrical design, engineering documentation, production support, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has experience in an electrical manufacturing or engineered-to-order environment and can manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy, quality, and production timelines.

The successful candidate will also contribute to continuous improvement, team development, and engineering process optimization while promoting a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Engineering

• Design and support electrical systems for UL891 switchboards, medium-voltage switchgear, control panels, and related power distribution equipment.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, Bills of Material (BOMs), and production drawings.
• Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, complete, and released according to project schedules.
• Maintain drawing revisions, redlines, as-built drawings, and project closeout documentation.
• Support the development and implementation of controls solutions and related engineering packages.

Manufacturing & Production Support

• Work closely with production teams to resolve design questions, drawing discrepancies, material issues, and manufacturing challenges.
• Provide technical support to purchasing, quality, sales, project management, and other departments.
• Maintain accurate BOMs and coordinate engineering information with ERP systems to support material planning and production.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows, documentation standards, design practices, and release procedures.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting quality expectations and delivery deadlines.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with the Director of Engineering on team development, hiring, training, and performance management, as needed.
• Promote accountability through clear task assignments, prioritization, communication, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ownership, and a commitment to quality while upholding the company's Code Orange values.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in electrical equipment, power distribution, controls, manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineered-to-order production environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with CAD software such as EPLAN, AutoCAD 2D, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar tools.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, production, purchasing, quality, sales, and project management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• Experience designing or supporting UL891 switchboards and metal-clad medium-voltage switchgear.
• Familiarity with UL508A, UL891, NEC/NFPA requirements, and applicable electrical industry standards.
• Knowledge of power distribution equipment, switchgear, switchboards, control panels, protection, metering, and relaying.
• Experience with controls packages, ladder logic, or PLC programming.
• ERP experience involving BOM creation, material planning, and engineering-to-production coordination.
• Experience improving engineering processes, documentation, and design release procedures.
• Previous experience coordinating or leading engineering personnel.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Direct-hire employment.
• Competitive annual salary of $80,000-$120,000, based on experience.
• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule.
• Opportunity to contribute to the design and manufacture of specialized electrical power distribution equipment.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to influence engineering processes and team performance.