Lead Electrical Project Engineer - Power & Controls

CareerNerds, LLC; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to lead a team of electrical and control engineers in delivering bulk material handling equipment. You will interface with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget.

The role requires a PE license and 8–10 years of related experience in electrical engineering, with strong knowledge of NEC/IEC standards and hands-on experience with power distribution and control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with specialty in Control or Power Systems.
• PE License required.
• 8–10 years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with NEC or IEC codes and standards.
• Experience coordinating with 3rd party sub-contractors and vendors.
• Ability to review electrical calculations and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electrical engineers and designers to deliver projects.
• Direct contact with clients and vendors; provide project status.
• Review designs for compliance with standards and client requirements.
• Prepare technical specifications and support FAT and commissioning.
• Manage staffing, budgets, and scheduling across project phases.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical engineering

Client coordination

Vendor coordination

Technical review

Mentoring

Project budgeting

Power distribution

NEC/IEC codes

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

PE License

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

SmartPlant

E-Plan

PLC/HMI

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to lead a team of electrical and control engineers in delivering bulk material handling equipment. You will interface with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget.

The role requires a PE license and 8–10 years of related experience in electrical engineering, with strong knowledge of NEC/IEC standards and hands-on experience with power distribution and control systems.