The Opportunity
Grid modernization is unfolding at unprecedented scale, and this firm sits at the center of it. A Denver-based electric utility solutions company, underpinned by long-term utility privatization contracts that provide an exceptionally stable project pipeline, is seeking an Electrical Engineering Supervisor to lead a team delivering substation, distribution, and advanced microgrid projects ranging from 500 kW to 10 MW, from initial concept through final commissioning.
What distinguishes this role is the absence of organizational silos. Engineers here are not confined to a single project phase; they engage across the full lifecycle of design, field execution, operations, and direct client interface. The result is a level of professional ownership rarely found elsewhere: you will be responsible for tangible deliverables, build and develop a team, and ultimately see the systems you designed energized and in service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering team responsible for the design of sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and complex distribution networks.
- Serve as technical lead and Owner's Engineer, accountable for the quality and timeliness of engineering deliverables, the management and resolution of RFIs, and full compliance with client specifications and industry standards.
- Direct the technical work, including engineering calculations, evaluation of design alternatives, protection coordination studies, and power system modeling using ETAP or comparable analysis software.
- Own the client relationship, serving as the primary engineering point of contact for utility clients throughout project execution.
- Develop the team, mentoring junior engineers and systematically strengthening the group's technical capability.
Why This Role Stands Apart
The firm operates one of the most distinctive platforms in the industry: an engineering consultancy that also holds direct operational ownership of the systems it designs. For an engineer, this is a meaningful differentiator:
- Your work does not end at the drawing set. You remain connected to the asset through operation, seeing first-hand how your design decisions perform in the field.
- Faster professional growth. Engineers within the organization consistently report that they advance their technical judgment and overall capability more rapidly than peers at traditional utilities or conventional consulting firms.
- A culture built to last. The position offers a Denver-based hybrid schedule, a genuine commitment to work-life balance, and a focus on employee retention and satisfaction, reflected in the company's designation as a Top Workplace by The Denver Post.
Candidate Profile
- BSEE from an accredited institution
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
- 8+ years in the electric utility industry, with expert-level command of substation and distribution systems
- Demonstrated track record of leading engineering teams
- Proficiency in ETAP or an equivalent power system analysis platform
- Strong technical communication skills and a credible, confident presence with utility clients
Additional Requirements
- U.S. citizenship or Permanent Residency is required
- Ability to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance
- Valid driver's license; 10–20% overnight travel