Senior Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs and employee support

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O'Brien seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical system design for healthcare, life sciences, and commercial projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions. The role emphasizes mentorship, client relations, and engineering excellence within a people-first culture.

Based in Lakewood, CO, you will apply extensive design expertise, drive quality through reviews, and contribute to both project delivery and firm growth while advancing your

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree required in Electrical or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the MEP industry, healthcare preferred.
• Professional Engineer licensure is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CAD, BlueBeam, REVIT, SKM, ETAP/Easy Power, and AGI32.
• Collaborative with multiple disciplines and production staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of electrical systems for healthcare, science, and commercial projects.
• Develop electrical one-line diagrams and power distribution designs.
• Perform load calculations, voltage drop, arc flash studies, and coordination.
• Coordinate with project leads, clients, and contractors; oversee QC.
• Mentor junior engineers and support business development activities.

Skills

Collaboration

Positive attitude

Motivational skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgement & reasoning

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

BlueBeam

REVIT

SKM Power tools

ETAP

Easy Power

AGI32

Job description

The RMH Group, a Salas O'Brien Company, has been making a difference in the world and our environment through engineering for nearly 65 years with our headquarters located in Lakewood, Colorado and a branch office in Phoenix, Arizona. Our team is growing and looking to add an experienced electrical engineer team member to our Health & Science Team with a minimum of 10 years of design experience, ideally with experience in healthcare design. Our culture of learning and development will lead to continued growth as we place an emphasis on properly prioritizing work-life harmony while working on challenging engineering projects. We view each project as an opportunity to form a lasting partnership and we pride ourselves on our company culture.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll lead the design of innovative electrical systems for complex healthcare, life sciences, and commercial projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that improve the built environment. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, mentor emerging engineers, build lasting client relationships, and contribute to meaningful projects in a collaborative, people-first culture that values professional growth, flexibility, and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Proficient knowledge of the National Electrical Code
• Technical experience with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM Power tools, and electrical modeling software
• Power design of medium and low voltage, including panel schedules, layout, circuiting, and controls
• Perform load calculations, voltage drop, arc flash, and circuit breaker coordinator studies
• Design of electrical one-line diagrams and power distribution systems
• Design of lighting systems
• Develop electrical specifications and construction cost estimates
• Conduct periodic job site observations and quality control tasks
• Communication with project leads, clients, and contractors

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the MEP industry, ideally healthcare experience (or similar projects)
• Professional Engineer Licensure is preferred
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office and CAD, BlueBeam, REVIT, SKM Power tools/ETAP/Easy Power, and AGI32 software
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines and coordinate with production staff
• Promotes positive attitude and image
• Possesses excellent motivational skills
• Shows fairness and consistency; is decisive
• Shows good judgement and reasoning ability
• Takes initiative to set goals and works purposefully to achieve them
• Exhibits effective interpersonal skills (speaking, writing, and listening)

Location

Lakewood, CO

Travel

Up to 5%

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.