Senior Electrical Engineer

Ho-Chunk • Denver, CO

8d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer leads the planning, design, and delivery of power systems for energy and infrastructure projects serving Tribal communities and federal partners. The role develops basis of design documents, single line diagrams, protection and control schemes, and construction packages, and performs studies such as load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash, grounding, and reliability. The engineer integrates distributed energy resources, substations, and facility power distribution with utility interconnection requirements, and coordinates closely with civil, mechanical, and controls teams to ensure safe, constructible, and cost-effective solutions. The position prepares clear technical reports and executive briefs, represents owners in technical discussions with utilities and OEMs, and supports interconnection, permitting, and commissioning. The Senior Electrical Engineer mentors junior staff, manages day-to-day technical work under assigned orders, and upholds rigorous QA and electrical safety practices while traveling as needed to project sites and Tribal communities.

Requirements

• A B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering.
• FE required; PE strongly preferred or the ability to obtain within 12 months.
• 6-8 years of progressively responsible experience in electrical design for energy, industrial, or utility projects, including renewable generation, grid interconnection, and facility power distribution.
• Demonstrated success delivering power system studies and designs, including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, grounding, harmonic and transient analysis, and system reliability assessments.
• Significant experience leading full lifecycle deliverables: basis of design, single-line and three-line diagrams, equipment specifications, cable schedules, conduit and raceway design, lighting and grounding plans, control schematics, I&C points lists, and construction packages through IFC and as-builts.
• Proven capability with substation and distribution design, medium- and low-voltage systems, protection and control settings, SCADA integration, and microgrid or distributed energy resource projects.
• Strong working knowledge of codes and standards, including NEC, NESC, NFPA 70 and 70E, IEEE standards, UL listings, and utility interconnection requirements; familiarity with FERC and NERC considerations impacting project scope and schedule.
• Experience representing owners in technical and commercial discussions with utilities, OEMs, EPCs, and permitting authorities, including interconnection applications, easements and rights-of-way, and equipment performance guarantees.
• Track record preparing clear technical reports, calculation packages, and executive-level presentations that translate tradeoffs, risks, and cost impacts into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders, including Tribal leadership and federal partners.
• Supervisory and mentoring experience directing junior engineers and consultants, establishing work plans, performing QA and design checks, and managing day-to-day technical tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Toolset proficiency with ETAP or SKM PowerTools, CYME, PSS/E or PSCAD, AutoCAD or Revit, and relay configuration software such as SEL AcSELerator; strong spreadsheet modeling for estimates, schedules, and what-if scenarios.
• Field and commissioning readiness, including factory and site acceptance testing, energization support, start-up and turnover documentation, and commitment to electrical safety practices such as LOTO and job hazard analyses; willingness to travel to project sites and Tribal communities.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and be insurable under the company insurance program.
• A Public Trust clearance is required for this position. A minimum background investigation (NACI) is required for access to DOI facilities and information systems.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred in power systems, energy systems, or controls.
• PE strongly preferred or the ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a leadership position within the Electrical Engineer functional Labor Category and provides expert support to the Government on electrical engineering issues related to the development and conservation of renewable energy resources.
• May be expected to perform supervisory responsibilities, reporting to the On-Site Lead and Project Manager, and is responsible for the day-to-day direction of technical work as required by specific work orders.
• Provides high-level technical advice and support to the Government and Tribal communities for renewable energy development programs.
• Evaluates the feasibility of planned projects from multiple viewpoints, including financial feasibility, technical viability, operational viability, and practicality.
• Supports a wide spectrum of renewable energy projects, including commercial- and local-scale development of solar, wind, biomass, waste-to-energy, hydro-electric, tidal, and geothermal resources.
• Critically reviews proposed leases and business agreements between Tribes and outside parties to ensure the Tribe maximizes income while providing for robust environmental and reclamation protections.
• Evaluates grant entries from tribal organizations, provides technical assistance to Tribes preparing grant applications, and is assigned grants to monitor throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance and successful project outcomes.
• Assists in renewable energy resource mapping by acquiring and displaying digital data from sources like the Department of Energy (DOE) on wind speeds, solar intensity, and geothermal potential.
• Provides engineering support for civil and architectural engineering methodologies applied to renewable energy projects, serving as a technical specialist and liaison between tribes, agencies, and commercial contractors.
• Makes formal and informal presentations to tribes, federal agencies, and the public on complex topics related to renewable energy development and project feasibility.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal benefits package available to full-time employees, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan participation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees