Senior Electrical Project Engineer — Microgrid & Power

F&C Engineers

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 170,000

Full time

2 days ago

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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.