Senior Engineering Consultant

Luminate; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Employer-matched 401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Luminate, a Denver-based technical consultancy, seeks a Manager/Director for traditional power consulting to lead client engagements across development, financing, construction, and operation of power projects. You will marshal technical judgment, financial insight, and client collaboration to drive informed decisions throughout project lifecycles.

You will mentor junior staff, support business development, and build long-term client relationships while working with a team of experienced

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in power, energy, infrastructure, or renewable energy industries.
• 10+ years in technical consulting, project development, engineering, or related traditional power technologies.
• Experience managing complex projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working directly with clients and senior project stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of power project development, design, contracting, construction, and/or operations.
• Familiarity with industry codes, standards, regulations, and commercial practices.
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines.
• Business development and proposal preparation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to engagements involving development, financing, acquisition, construction, and operation of power and energy projects.
• Perform due diligence for technical, commercial, and financial aspects.
• Evaluate project design, engineering, and development plans.
• Review project agreements and assess schedules and budgets.
• Monitor construction and commissioning activities.
• Present client reports, proposals, and deliverables.
• Interact with developers, investors, lenders, utilities, and regulators.
• Mentor junior consultants and support business development efforts.

Skills

Power industry

Technical consulting

Client management

Project leadership

Financial analysis

Business development

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Manager / Director, Traditional Power Consultant

Luminate is seeking an experienced power and energy professional to join our Client Services team in a senior consulting role focused on traditional power and broader energy infrastructure.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished consultant, project developer, engineer, or industry professional who brings strong technical judgment, commercial perspective, and a genuine interest in working directly with clients. You will help lead advisory and due diligence assignments for developers, investors, lenders, utilities, and other participants across power and energy markets. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate complex projects, identify and communicate risks, and help clients make informed decisions at critical points in the project lifecycle.

Title and scope of responsibility will be aligned with experience and capabilities.

What You’ll Do

You will lead and contribute to client engagements involving the development, financing, acquisition, construction, and operation of traditional power, renewables, storage and other energy infrastructure projects. Your work may include:

• Technical, commercial, and financial due diligence for project financing and M&A transactions
• Project development and financial advisory
• Evaluation of project design, technology, engineering, and development plans
• Review and analysis of EPC, O&M, equipment supply, and other project agreements
• Assessment of project schedules, budgets, construction plans, and execution strategies
• Construction and commissioning monitoring
• Performance testing and operational assessments
• Review of financial models, project pro forma models, and commercial assumptions
• Evaluation of environmental permitting and regulatory considerations
• Identification, evaluation, and communication of technical and commercial project risks
• Preparation and presentation of client reports, proposals, and other technical deliverables
• Direct interaction with developers, contractors, investors, lenders, utilities, governmental agencies, and other project stakeholders
• Development and maintenance of strong, long-term client relationships
• Mentoring and development of junior and mid-level consultants
• Supporting business development activities, including identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and expanding existing client relationships

You will have significant autonomy and client exposure, while working alongside experienced professionals who bring deep expertise across the power and energy sector.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the power, energy, infrastructure, or renewable energy industries
• 10+ years of technical consulting, project development, engineering, or related experience in traditional/thermal power technologies (e.g., gas turbines, steam turbines, reciprocating engines)
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Experience working directly with clients and senior project stakeholders
• Strong understanding of power project development, design, contracting, construction, and/or operations
• Familiarity with applicable industry codes, standards, regulations, and commercial practices
• Excellent analytical, technical, written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines
• Business development and proposal preparation experienceli>
• A collaborative approach and demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred
• Professional certification, such as a PE, is a plus
• Willingness to travel periodically for client meetings and to project sites

About Luminate

Founded over 20 years ago, Luminate is a technical consultancy based in Denver, Colorado, providing engineering, commercial, and environmental advisory services to the power, energy, and renewables markets. We work throughout the lifecycle of major energy infrastructure projects, from development and financing through construction, commissioning, and operations, and including a variety of energy technologies and sectors. Our clients include developers, investors, lenders, utilities, owners, contractors, and other key participants in the energy industry. We are large enough that we work on the most significant projects, while remaining small enough that professionals have a direct role in the work, client relationships, and the growth trajectory of the company.

If you’re an experienced power and energy professional looking for a role that combines meaningful technical work, client interaction, and the opportunity to help shape a growing consultancy, we’d welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Luminate offers a competitive compensation package designed to recognize performance and support long-term career growth, including:

• Performance-based incentive compensation
• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Flexible, collaborative, and professional work environment

Luminate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.