Lead Electrical Engineer

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Colorado seeks a senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and analysis for utility substations. You will apply standard engineering methods, review protection and control schemes, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating project phases.

You will perform AC and DC substation studies, produce reliable drawings, and advise on design choices to meet safety and performance standards. This full-time on-site role offers a path to leadership within a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 7+ years of engineering experience.
• PE registration required.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience with substation protection and control design.
• Ability to review and produce design drawings.
• Experience with AC and DC substation studies.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a technical leader and applies standard engineering techniques.
• Makes design recommendations for utility substations.
• Performs calculations using engineering formulas.
• Provides technical guidance to other engineers.
• Coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Substation design

AC/DC studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE registration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Acts as a technical leader and applies standard engineering techniques
• Makes design recommendations for utility substations
• Performs calculations using engineering formulas
• Provides technical guidance to other engineers
• Coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required
• 7+ years of engineering experience
• PE registration required
• Effective leadership and mentoring skills
• Proficient with substation protection and control design
• Capable of reviewing and producing design drawings
• Ability to perform AC & DC substation studies