Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Englewood, CO (Hybrid 3 Days Onsite) Type: Contract-to-Hire

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join our client's team in Englewood, Colorado. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering a leadership role on impactful, medium to large-scale projects. This position requires a strong technical background, leadership capability, and a commitment to engineering excellence.

In this role, you will lead electrical engineering efforts, oversee project execution, and ensure quality, compliance, and innovation across all deliverables. You will also play a key role in mentoring team members and coordinating across multiple disciplines.

Work Environment: This position follows a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite at the Englewood office). Remote work is not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and provide technical direction to engineers and designers executing electrical scopes on medium to large projects
• Estimate manhours, prioritize tasks, assign work, and communicate progress to project management
• Review and verify the completeness, accuracy, and quality of engineering deliverables
• Ensure compliance with company standards, industry codes, and client requirements
• Coordinate with project managers and discipline leads to align with project goals and procedures
• Perform complex electrical engineering design, analysis, and calculations using current tools and standards
• Prepare and review key deliverables, including:
  • Load lists, power system studies, and single-line diagrams
  • Equipment layouts, area classifications, and schematics
  • Equipment specifications, data sheets, and requisitions
  • Technical bid evaluations and analyses
• Execute both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, budgets, schedules, and contract requirements
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and designers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (Colorado required; multi-state licensure preferred)
• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience, including leadership on medium-to-large projects
• Strong experience with:
  • Power distribution systems and motor controls
  • Grounding and area classification design
  • Protective devices and coordination studies
  • Arc flash analysis and AC mitigation
• Proficiency in performing complex calculations including:
  • Load flow, short circuit, and harmonics
  • Equipment sizing and large motor starting
  • Transient stability and electromagnetic transients
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEC, and related codes and standards
• Experience specifying and procuring electrical equipment (MCCs, transformers, switchgear)
• Strong working knowledge of electrical modeling software (ETAP preferred, EasyPower acceptable)
• Experience contributing to Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget effectively
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Knowledge of construction practices, installation methods, and plant start-up processes