Project Electrical Engineer IV

You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a senior engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, corporate commercial, and science and technology sectors.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering systems design for building construction.
• Initiate project designs and help develop design goals and systems.
• Participate or lead project teamwork planning sessions.
• May serve as project manager or project engineering leader and lead engineering meetings.
• Assume project engineering responsibilities and adhere to financial and work goals.
• Design lighting, power distribution, signaling, communications, and/or telecommunication systems for healthcare, education/higher education, and commercial clients per applicable codes.
• Prepare construction documents including drawings and specifications.
• Guide less experienced team members in execution of drawings.
• Specify electrical equipment.
• Complete quality control checks of engineering documents.
• Participate or lead value engineering sessions with the Architectural/Engineering team.
• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
• Review and markup of shop drawings and submittals.
• Respond to RFIs and review change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
• Attend and participate in construction meetings. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of the site.
• May perform other related tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience required.
• Current PE (Professional Engineer) license in the United States required.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Life Safety Codes.
• Ability to work independently in all electrical disciplines with no oversight or guidance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a critical thinker and highly analytical.
• Must have the ability to engage effectively with clients.
• Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude, with some ambiguity in work.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e., Revit, AGI32, Visual, SKM Power Tools) required.

Benefits

• Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
• Paid time off and flex-time schedules.
• Remote work options.
• 401k plan and employee perk programs.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses.

Pay

The salary range for this position in the Denver office is $116,655 to $145,845 annually.

About Our Firm

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about. We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives. We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.