Project Engineer, Transportation

Clanton & Associates • Boulder, CO

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Clanton & Associates is hiring a Project Engineer, Transportation to deliver efficient, innovative lighting and electrical engineering for vehicle and pedestrian transportation projects, with an emphasis on safety and wellbeing. The role combines engineering, technical coordination, and clear client communication in a collaborative small-firm environment. Clanton & Associates designs lighting and electrical systems for transportation, urban environments, master planning, civic, academic, and daylighting projects, and works in a hybrid model from its Boulder, Colorado office and remotely.

The Project Engineer leads phases of lighting and electrical engineering projects and develops roadway and street lighting designs. The role supports project schedules, budgets, client requirements, multidisciplinary coordination, quality control, and project financial management. The company describes success in the first 6 to 12 months as becoming a dependable technical contributor who produces accurate, constructible work, communicates clearly, applies standards with increasing independence, supports junior team members, and helps anticipate and resolve project challenges.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Power Systems), or Civil Engineering.
• EIT credential.
• Strong background in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong professional written and verbal communication, active listening, presentation, and client relationship skills.

Nice To Haves

• 6 years of experience.
• PMP certification.
• Familiarity with GIS, MicroStation, SketchUp, Revit, AGi32, and related design tools.
• Experience leading lighting and/or electrical engineering for large-scale transportation projects.
• Experience deploying automation and AI responsibly and productively.
• Experience supporting business development efforts with existing and new clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead specific phases of lighting and electrical engineering projects, producing quality deliverables while supporting project schedules, budgets, client requirements, and coordination across disciplines.
• Develop lighting and electrical designs, including calculations, panel schedules, wiring and conduit sizing, one-line diagrams, controls, grounding, specifications, and electrical details.
• Develop roadway and street lighting work using applicable engineering drawings, lighting calculations, IES Recommended Practices, lighting plans, details, schedules, controls, and energy calculations.
• Review technical designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, and documentation for accuracy, applicable standards, client requirements, and overall quality.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, other disciplines, manufacturers, and project team members to resolve technical questions, identify conflicts, and support integrated design solutions.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.
• Contribute to project planning, resource coordination, quality control, scope and fee development, and project financial management as a project manager-in-training.
• Communicate clearly with clients and project teams, build effective cross-disciplinary working relationships, and help address technical and operational challenges before they affect project delivery.

Benefits

• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance with no monthly premium for employees.
• 4% employer 401(k) match.
• Hybrid work schedule based in Boulder, with regular in-office collaboration and work-from-home flexibility.
• Paid time off that grows with relevant experience and tenure.
• Paid company holidays.
• Paid professional development time and support for continuing growth.
• A culture that values integrity, transparency, respect, and learning. Full benefit details are governed by current company policies and plan documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level