Senior Associate Engineer - Electrical Power for Infrastructure & Buildings

Clanton & Associates; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off

Professional development time

Job summary

Clanton & Associates in Boulder, CO seeks a Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to lead major lighting and electrical projects from concept to construction. You will oversee design, QA, and client engagement, mentoring a multidisciplinary team and guiding project strategy.

You will work with leadership on firm strategy and business development, while advancing technical excellence and service. This hybrid role requires 2 days/week onsite in Boulder and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering, electrical engineering with a building systems focus, civil engineering, or a related field.
• PE license required.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience.
• Ability to work in person at Boulder office 2 days per week.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Experience leading and mentoring project teams and managing complex scopes.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex lighting and electrical projects from concept through construction, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Act as trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships and guiding project delivery.
• Collaborate with leadership on project planning, staffing, and business development.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams, provide technical leadership and resource allocation.
• Oversee design, QA, code compliance, and construction document development.
• Represent the firm in client meetings and professional events while driving innovation.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Active listening

Client relationships

Leadership

Mentorship

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (architectural engineering)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

EZPower

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead nationally recognized lighting and electrical engineering work that shapes beautiful, innovative and sustainable places for people and communities, and help build our company for the future.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Clanton is growing, and we are adding a full-time Senior Associate Electrical Engineer position to our team. In this role, you will lead complex lighting design and electrical engineering projects that carry the firm's name and reputation from concept through construction, with real authority over technical direction and client relationships. You will collaborate with our excellent project managers, designers, engineers, and CADD technicians to exceed clients’ expectations. You will also work closely with the Leadership Team on firm strategy and business development in addition to project delivery, and you will mentor the next generation of engineers. This role will help shape the long-term direction of projects and teams while advancing Clanton's reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead large, complex lighting and electrical engineering projects from concept through construction, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships, understanding organizational goals, and providing strategic guidance throughout project delivery.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to support project planning, staffing, business development, and firmwide initiatives that advance Clanton's growth and market presence.
• Direct and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical leadership, professional development, resource allocation, and accountability for project outcomes.
• Oversee technical design, quality assurance, code compliance, and application of industry standards for lighting and electrical engineering projects.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, presentations, industry organizations, and professional events while driving innovation, process improvement, and operational excellence.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

In your first 6 to 12 months, success in this role will mean serving as a trusted technical and project leader who consistently delivers high-quality work while strengthening client relationships and supporting the growth of our Team. You will confidently be managing complex projects, overseeing budgets, mentoring Team Members, coordinating effectively with the Leadership Team and clients, and contributing to business development efforts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering, electrical engineering with a building systems focus, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience.
• Ability to work in person at our Boulder office 2 days per week.
• Strong professional written and verbal communication, active listening, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor project teams, allocate resources, and manage complex scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Strong background in EZPower, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Mastery of electrical power system and lighting design, including technical review and development of construction documents.
• Expert knowledge of the NEC, electrical utility requirements, IES Recommended Practices, and applicable codes and standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 15 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer licenses in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Texas, and/or California.
• LEED AP, WELL AP, or PMP certifications.
• Familiarity with GIS, MicroStation, SketchUp, Revit, AGi32, and related design tools.
• Experience leading large-scale transportation, urban environment, master planning, civic, academic, or public-impact lighting and electrical projects.
• Demonstrated experience with business development, client relationship management, strategic planning, and staff mentorship.
• Experience using AI responsibly and productively.

If your background does not match every qualification exactly, but you believe you would thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Full benefit details are governed by current company policies and plan documents.
• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance with no monthly premium for Team Members.
• Hybrid work schedule based in Boulder, with regular in-office collaboration and work-from-home flexibility.
• Paid time off that grows with relevant experience and tenure, plus paid company holidays.
• Paid professional development time, plus additional continuing education time for licensed and certified professionals.
• A culture that values respect, integrity, transparency, and learning.