Electrical Project Engineer

HireTalent; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer II to support large-scale, dispatchable power generation projects, including combustion turbine facilities. You will act as a project engineer, providing electrical engineering expertise across design and construction phases, and be responsible for technical reviews, RFIs, NCRs, and ensuring construction aligns with approved designs.

Hybrid work model with on-site support 2-3 days per week during construction, travel to project sites, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) or equivalent.
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• 3+ years supporting dispatchable generation projects (design or construction).
• Experience with RFIs, NCRs, and contract scope management.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for large dispatchable generation projects and facilities in construction or design.
• Review submittals, drawings, studies, and analyses for compliance with project requirements and specs.
• Prepare and resolve RFIs and non-conformance reports; communicate design clarifications.
• Ensure construction activities align with approved designs and contractual scope.
• Collaborate with project engineers, managers, inspectors, and controls teams; on-site guidance during construction.

Skills

Electrical design

RFIs/NCRs management

Construction support

Cross-functional teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

ABET Electrical Eng degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer II to support large-scale, dispatchable power generation projects, including combustion turbine facilities. This role will function as a project engineer, providing electrical engineering expertise across engineering design and construction phases. The engineer will be responsible for technical reviews, responding to requests for information (RFIs), managing non-conformance items, and ensuring construction execution aligns with approved designs and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for large, dispatchable generation projects, including facilities currently in construction and design.
• Review and evaluate EPC contractor submittals, drawings, studies, and technical analyses for compliance with project requirements and master specifications.
• Prepare, review, and resolve RFIs, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and design clarifications.
• Identify and communicate variances to project specifications and coordinate internal approval processes.
• Support construction activities by providing on-site electrical engineering guidance, troubleshooting design conflicts, and assisting field teams.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved design documents and contractual scope.
• Collaborate closely with project engineers, project managers, construction managers, inspectors, and project controls teams (cost and scheduling).
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including operations, environmental teams, siting and land rights, supply chain, and other technical disciplines.
• Interface with external stakeholders such as EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, and local, state, and federal permitting agencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of engineering decisions, RFIs, and technical issues.
• Hybrid work model with a combination of remote work, office work, and on-site support at active construction sites.
• Expected on-site presence of 2-3 days per week during construction; up to 4-5 days per week when on per diem assignments.
• Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, with overtime available (but not mandatory) during construction activities.
• Travel is required to project sites; mileage and travel expenses are reimbursable per policy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 7+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• At least 3+ years of experience supporting dispatchable generation projects, including engineering design or construction.
• Demonstrated experience working with RFIs, NCRs, and contract scope management.
• Strong knowledge of interpreting electrical design drawings and ensuring construction compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a large, matrixed, cross-functional team environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work on-site at project locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting utility-scale power generation projects, particularly large-frame combustion turbines.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification with intent to obtain PE.
• Familiarity with EPC contractor environments and large capital construction projects.

Technical Skills

• Experience or familiarity with engineering and project collaboration tools such as: