Senior Electrical Engineer - Pipeline & Facilities (Denver)

Burns & McDonnell; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Insurance and disability coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Denver is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and execution of projects in the Oil & Gas and Utility sectors. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience, strong technical direction abilities, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include developing electrical drawings, overseeing instrumentation design, and mentoring junior engineers. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package with bonuses and opportunities for leadership growth.

Qualifications

• 7 years of electrical engineering experience required.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of comprehensive electrical drawing packages.
• Specify and validate design for PLCs, RTUs, SCADA systems.
• Mentor junior engineers on technical scopes.

Skills

Electrical equipment design

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master Degree (substitutes as 1 year of experience)

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Facilities & Pipelines EI&C (Denver)

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Overview

We are a dynamic, 100% employee-owned firm delivering engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting services. Burns & McDonnell seeks a Senior Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EIC) Engineer to lead design and execution of projects in the Oil & Gas and Utility sectors. This role provides technical direction, review of design work, cross-discipline coordination, and client/vendor interactions throughout all project phases.

This is a hands-on design role with opportunities to grow into increased leadership, client engagement, and project responsibility.

Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering

• Lead the development and review of comprehensive electrical drawing packages, including one-line diagrams, electrical area classification plans, grounding layouts, lighting plans, and raceway/conduit routing plans.
• Conduit and cable schedules, power plans, equipment layouts, and interconnection diagrams.
• Specify and review electrical equipment including switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, UPS, PDCs, and power panels.
• Perform and oversee electrical system studies, including load flow, short circuit, arc-flash, and coordination using ETAP or SKM.
• Execute and validate electrical calculations (e.g., cable sizing, voltage drop, conduit sizing/fill, short circuit levels).
• Review and approve vendor submittals, BOMs, and support equipment procurement.
• Provide technical direction for junior engineers and designers on electrical scope.

Instrumentation & Controls (I&C)

• Oversee development of complete I&C design packages, including instrument location plans, instrument lists, and I/O lists.
• Loop diagrams, ladder diagrams, and wiring diagrams; control panel layouts, terminal diagrams, and panel BOMs.
• P&IDs in collaboration with process and mechanical teams.
• Review and guide development of instrument datasheets, control philosophies, and cause & effect matrices.
• Specify and validate design for PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, instrumentation, and control system components.
• Provide oversight on network architecture and industrial protocol selection (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP).
• Mentor I&C team members on panel design, loop development, and control strategy implementation.
• Support FAT/SAT documentation and field integration planning.
• Familiarity with I&C design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, SPI (Intools), or similar preferred.

Project Development & General Assignments

• Lead development of conceptual designs, execution strategies, and technical portions of proposals.
• Support or lead scope development, cost estimating, and schedule planning.
• Conduct and lead site walks to gather field data and evaluate design constraints.
• Participate in or lead HAZOP, LOPA, and other risk or safety reviews.
• Maintain design quality through internal QA/QC reviews, checklist compliance, and redline resolution.
• Serve as technical liaison for clients and vendors during design and procurement phases.
• Mentor junior engineers, check their work, and provide feedback for technical growth.
• Contribute to development and improvement of internal design standards, tools, and templates.
• Support or lead construction support, including RFI responses, as-built drawing reviews, and commissioning assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years electrical engineering experience.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Master Degree can substitute as 1 year of relevant experience.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures; strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards; strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members; ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, methodical and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, teamwork, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Compensation

$155,000.00 - $230,000.00 yearly

The expected compensation range is displayed in compliance with local/state regulations and depends on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, and location. The total annual package includes base salary and eligibility for discretionary year-end incentive bonus.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package includes insurance, disability coverage, time off, wellness programs, and an ESOP in addition to a 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job: Electrical Engineering | Primary Location: US-CO-Denver | Schedule: Full-time | Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time | Req ID: 260116 | Job Hire Type: Experienced #T&D