Senior Associate Engineer - Electrical Power for Infrastructure & Buildings

Clanton & Associates • Boulder, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Clanton is hiring a Senior Associate Engineer - Electrical Power for Infrastructure & Buildings. This role leads large, complex lighting and electrical engineering projects from concept through construction and is accountable for scope, schedule, budget, and quality. The position serves as a trusted client advisor, builds long-term relationships, and provides strategic guidance throughout project delivery.

The Senior Associate Engineer provides technical leadership and mentorship to multidisciplinary teams, oversees design quality and code compliance, and collaborates with the Leadership Team on project planning, staffing, business development, and firmwide initiatives. The role also represents the firm in client meetings, presentations, industry organizations, and professional events, while contributing to innovation and operational improvement.

Within the first 6 to 12 months, success means confidently managing complex projects and budgets, delivering high-quality work, strengthening client relationships, mentoring team members, coordinating effectively with clients and the Leadership Team, and contributing to business development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering, electrical engineering with a building systems focus, civil engineering, or a related field.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 7 years of project management experience.
• Strong professional written and verbal communication, active listening, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor project teams, allocate resources, and manage complex scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Strong background in EZPower, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Mastery of electrical power system and lighting design, including technical review and development of construction documents.
• Expert knowledge of the NEC, electrical utility requirements, IES Recommended Practices, and applicable codes and standards.

Nice To Haves

• 15 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer licenses in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Texas, and/or California.
• LEED AP, WELL AP, or PMP certifications.
• Familiarity with GIS, MicroStation, SketchUp, Revit, AGi32, and related design tools.
• Experience leading large-scale transportation, urban environment, master planning, civic, academic, or public-impact lighting and electrical projects.
• Demonstrated experience with business development, client relationship management, strategic planning, and staff mentorship.
• Experience using AI responsibly and productively.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex lighting and electrical engineering projects from concept through construction, delivering against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Build long-term client relationships, understand clients' organizational goals, and provide strategic guidance throughout project delivery.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team on project planning, staffing, business development, and firmwide growth initiatives.
• Direct and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical leadership, professional development, resource allocation, and accountability for project outcomes.
• Oversee technical design, quality assurance, code compliance, and the application of industry standards for lighting and electrical engineering projects.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, presentations, industry organizations, and professional events.
• Drive innovation, process improvement, and operational excellence.
• Manage complex projects and budgets, coordinate with clients and the Leadership Team, and contribute to business development.

Benefits

• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance with no monthly premium for team members.
• 4% employer 401(k) match.
• Hybrid work schedule with work-from-home flexibility; fully remote work may be available for the ideal candidate.
• Paid time off that grows with relevant experience and tenure, plus paid company holidays.
• Paid professional development time, plus additional continuing education time for licensed and certified professionals.
• A culture that values respect, integrity, transparency, and learning.

What This Job Offers

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