Senior Electrical Project Engineer

F&C Engineers; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

F&C Engineers in Denver seeks a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead behind-the-meter power-generation projects for industrial, commercial, data-center, oil and gas, and other mission-critical facilities.

The role develops safe, reliable electrical systems integrating onsite generation with facility infrastructure and the utility grid, including engines, gas turbines, CHP, energy storage, microgrids, and substations; you will coordinate with clients, utilities, equipment manufacturers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain licensure within an agreed timeframe.
• Typically 10 or more years of electrical engineering experience involving power generation, industrial power systems, substations, utilities, or distributed energy projects.
• Demonstrated experience with medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Experience integrating onsite generation with existing facilities and utility electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical protection, controls, grounding, equipment ratings, system studies, and safe operating practices.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and applicable utility interconnection requirements.
• Experience developing construction-ready engineering documents and technical equipment specifications.
• Ability to lead complex projects and coordinate multiple engineering disciplines, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to travel periodically to client facilities, equipment suppliers, construction sites, and commissioning locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for behind-the-meter generation, distributed energy, microgrid, and industrial power projects.
• Develop project electrical design criteria, technical specifications, scope documents, equipment requirements, and engineering deliverables.
• Prepare and review single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, cable schedules, load lists, equipment layouts, grounding plans, and installation details.
• Perform or oversee load-flow, short-circuit, protective-device coordination, arc-flash, motor-starting, grounding, harmonic, and transient studies.
• Engineer the integration of onsite generation with existing facility electrical systems, utility services, substations, and distribution equipment.
• Develop generation paralleling, synchronization, load-sharing, islanding, load-shedding, black-start, and utility-interconnection philosophies.
• Specify major electrical equipment, including generators, transformers, switchgear, switchboards, motor-control centers, variable-frequency drives, protective relays, UPS systems, DC systems, and energy-storage equipment.
• Develop electrical protection and control philosophies for utility-parallel and islanded operating modes.
• Coordinate SCADA, plant control systems, generator controls, metering, communications, and energy-management systems.
• Support utility interconnection applications, technical studies, relay requirements, metering requirements, and commissioning coordination.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, utility standards, and local codes.
• Coordinate electrical design interfaces with mechanical, civil, structural, instrumentation and controls, and process engineering disciplines.
• Serve as the primary electrical technical contact for clients, vendors, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Review vendor drawings, equipment submittals, calculations, data sheets, and factory-test procedures for technical compliance.
• Develop engineering estimates, project schedules, staffing plans, and electrical work-hour forecasts.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, technical quality, and change management throughout execution.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, startup, energization, and commissioning.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing, field inspections, commissioning activities, and performance testing.
• Review field conditions, resolve technical issues, respond to RFIs, and evaluate contractor change requests.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers while promoting consistent engineering standards and quality-control practices.
• Conduct interdisciplinary reviews, constructability reviews, and formal electrical QA/QC checks.
• Support proposals, technical presentations, project development, and client relationship activities.

Skills

Technical leadership

Power-system engineering

Project execution

Client communication

Multidiscipline coordination

Safety-focused decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

ASPEN

Job description

The Senior Electrical Project Engineer will lead the electrical engineering and execution of behind-the-meter power generation projects serving industrial, commercial, data center, oil and gas, and other mission-critical facilities.

This position is responsible for developing safe, reliable, and constructible electrical systems that integrate onsite generation with existing facility infrastructure and the utility grid. Projects may include natural-gas reciprocating engines, gas turbines, combined heat and power systems, battery energy storage, microgrids, renewable generation, substations, and associated balance-of-plant systems.

The successful candidate will combine strong electrical engineering fundamentals with practical project execution experience, coordinating closely with clients, utilities, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams from conceptual design through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Electrical Project Engineer will lead the electrical engineering and execution of behind-the-meter power generation projects serving industrial, commercial, data center, oil and gas, and other mission-critical facilities.

This position is responsible for developing safe, reliable, and constructible electrical systems that integrate onsite generation with existing facility infrastructure and the utility grid. Projects may include natural-gas reciprocating engines, gas turbines, combined heat and power systems, battery energy storage, microgrids, renewable generation, substations, and associated balance-of-plant systems.

The successful candidate will combine strong electrical engineering fundamentals with practical project execution experience, coordinating closely with clients, utilities, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams from conceptual design through commissioning.

• Lead electrical engineering activities for behind-the-meter generation, distributed energy, microgrid, and industrial power projects.
• Develop project electrical design criteria, technical specifications, scope documents, equipment requirements, and engineering deliverables.
• Prepare and review single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, cable schedules, load lists, equipment layouts, grounding plans, and installation details.
• Perform or oversee load-flow, short-circuit, protective-device coordination, arc-flash, motor-starting, grounding, harmonic, and transient studies.
• Engineer the integration of onsite generation with existing facility electrical systems, utility services, substations, and distribution equipment.
• Develop generation paralleling, synchronization, load-sharing, islanding, load-shedding, black-start, and utility-interconnection philosophies.
• Specify major electrical equipment, including generators, transformers, switchgear, switchboards, motor-control centers, variable-frequency drives, protective relays, UPS systems, DC systems, and energy-storage equipment.
• Develop electrical protection and control philosophies for utility-parallel and islanded operating modes.
• Coordinate SCADA, plant control systems, generator controls, metering, communications, and energy-management systems.
• Support utility interconnection applications, technical studies, relay requirements, metering requirements, and commissioning coordination.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable requirements, including the NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, utility standards, and local codes.
• Coordinate electrical design interfaces with mechanical, civil, structural, instrumentation and controls, and process engineering disciplines.
• Serve as the primary electrical technical contact for clients, vendors, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Review vendor drawings, equipment submittals, calculations, data sheets, and factory-test procedures for technical compliance.
• Develop engineering estimates, project schedules, staffing plans, and electrical work-hour forecasts.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, technical quality, and change management throughout execution.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, startup, energization, and commissioning.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing, field inspections, commissioning activities, and performance testing.
• Review field conditions, resolve technical issues, respond to RFIs, and evaluate contractor change requests.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers while promoting consistent engineering standards and quality-control practices.
• Conduct interdisciplinary reviews, constructability reviews, and formal electrical QA/QC checks.
• Support proposals, technical presentations, project development, and client relationship activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain licensure within an agreed timeframe.
• Typically 10 or more years of electrical engineering experience involving power generation, industrial power systems, substations, utilities, or distributed energy projects.
• Demonstrated experience with medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Experience integrating onsite generation with existing facilities and utility electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical protection, controls, grounding, equipment ratings, system studies, and safe operating practices.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and applicable utility interconnection requirements.
• Experience developing construction-ready engineering documents and technical equipment specifications.
• Ability to lead complex projects and coordinate multiple engineering disciplines, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to travel periodically to client facilities, equipment suppliers, construction sites, and commissioning locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with natural-gas reciprocating engines, combustion turbines, combined heat and power, microgrids, or battery energy storage systems.
• Experience with mission-critical facilities, data centers, manufacturing plants, oil and gas facilities, or other high-availability operations.
• Knowledge of utility-parallel operation, islanding, load shedding, black-start systems, and microgrid controls.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, ASPEN, or similar electrical-system analysis software.
• Experience with protective relay settings and platforms from SEL, GE, Siemens, Eaton, Schneider Electric, or comparable manufacturers.
• Familiarity with generator controls, SCADA systems, energy-management systems, and plant-control architectures.
• Experience supporting EPC projects, Owner's Engineer engagements, or design-build execution.
• Experience with construction support, energization planning, commissioning, and operational-readiness activities.
• PMP certification or formal project-management training is beneficial.

Core Competencies

• Technical leadership
• Power-system engineering
• Project execution and accountability
• Client and stakeholder communication
• Multidiscipline coordination
• Practical problem-solving
• Quality and attention to detail
• Safety-focused decision-making
• Mentoring and team development
• Commercial and schedule awareness

What Success Looks Like

The Senior Electrical Project Engineer will deliver electrical systems that are safe, code-compliant, reliable, maintainable, and aligned with each client’s operational objectives. Success in this role requires balancing technical rigor with practical execution while proactively managing project risks, interfaces, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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