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Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation (Denver, CO)

Equinox Engineering Ltd. · Denver Metropolitan Area · 5 days ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate all activities within the electrical engineering discipline for the project.
  • Perform detailed design, sizing, and calculations, and verify/check designs completed by others.
  • Ensure effective coordination with other disciplines across all project phases.
  • Review, check, and approve all engineering deliverables produced by the discipline team.
  • Prepare key electrical documentation including single line diagrams, wiring schematics, datasheets, vendor squad checks, procurement documentation, and reports related to electrical system studies (e.g., short circuit calculations, time-current coordination, load flow, motor starting, and harmonic analysis using SKM and ETAP software).
  • Develop power distribution architectures meeting Tier, redundancy, and availability requirements (N, N+1, 2N).
  • Design utility services, substations, MV/LV switchgear, UPS systems, generator plants, and distribution systems.
  • Contribute electrical input to the Design Basis Memorandum (DBM), Project Execution Plan (PEP), and detailed scopes of work.
  • Lead the development of electrical designs for projects and proposals.
  • Establish detailed engineering design criteria.
  • Analyze vendor and subcontractor designs for compliance and technical accuracy.
  • Review the work of others to ensure design integrity and consistency throughout the project.
  • Take a lead role in the preparation of electrical Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and man-hour estimates.
  • Prepare engineering man-hour estimates and contribute to overall project scheduling.
  • Prepare and review electrical single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
  • Develop and evaluate electrical equipment and construction specifications.
  • Provide engineering support for procurement activities, including MRQ/MRP development, technical bid evaluations, and vendor drawing reviews.
  • Support the development of Construction Work Packages (CWPs), including project descriptions, construction specifications, IFC drawings, and material lists.
  • Provide engineering support during construction, including field engineering, inspections, and specialized studies.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in high, medium, and low voltage power generation (using single or combined-cycle turbine generators) and distribution design.
  • Strong knowledge of protective relaying, generator control systems, and electrical equipment sizing and specifications.
  • Experienced in electrical safety regulations and code compliance requirements.
  • Able to effectively coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
  • Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation clients.
  • Experience as Electrical Discipline Lead or Engineer of Record.

Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one in multiple states.
  • Minimum 10+ years in oil and gas or power generation experience and distribution.
  • Thorough knowledge of applications, electrical codes and standards (i.e. NEC, CSA, IEEE, API).
  • Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, Revit, and AutoCAD.

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