Salas O'Brien Logo

Salas O'Brien

Senior Electrical Engineer

Posted 14 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
Lakewood, CO, USA
80-90 Hourly
Senior level
In-Office
Lakewood, CO, USA
80-90 Hourly
Senior level
Designs medium- and low-voltage electrical systems for building projects, including power distribution, lighting, controls, panel schedules, circuiting, and one-line diagrams. Performs load, voltage-drop, arc-flash, and coordination studies; develops specifications and cost estimates; conducts site observations and quality control; and coordinates with project leads, clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
The summary above was generated by AI

Senior Electrical Engineer

The RMH Group, a Salas O’Brien Company, has been making a difference in the world and our environment through engineering for 65 years with our headquarters located in Lakewood, Colorado and a branch office in Phoenix, Arizona. Our team is growing and looking to add a temporary Senior Level Designer, ideally with data center experience in the consulting engineering industry. Our culture of learning and development will lead to continued growth as we place an emphasis on properly prioritizing work-life harmony while working on challenging engineering projects. We view each project as an opportunity to form a lasting partnership and we pride ourselves on our company culture.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.


About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.


Job Summary

Our team is growing and looking to add an experienced electrical engineer team member with a minimum of 10 years of design and project leadership experience, ideally with experience in data centers, healthcare, central utility plants, and/or laboratories. Our culture of learning and development will lead to continued growth as we place an emphasis on properly prioritizing work-life harmony while working on challenging engineering projects. We view each project as an opportunity to form a lasting partnership and we pride ourselves on our company culture.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Proficient knowledge of the National Electrical Code

  • Technical experience with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM Power tools, and electrical modeling software

  • Power design of medium and low voltage, including panel schedules, layout, circuiting, and controls

  • Perform load calculations, voltage drop, arc flash, and circuit breaker coordinator studies

  • Design of electrical one-line diagrams and power distribution systems

  • Design of lighting systems

  • Develop electrical specifications and construction cost estimates

  • Conduct periodic job site observations and quality control tasks

  • Communication with project leads, clients, and contractors

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university

  • Prefer a minimum 10 years of experience in the MEP industry

  • Professional Engineer Licensure is preferred

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

Skills Required:

  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office and CAD, BlueBeam, REVIT, SKM Power tools/ETAP/Easy Power, and AGI32 software
  • Work collaboratively with other disciplines and coordinate with production staff
  • Promotes positive attitude and image
  • Possesses excellent motivational skills
  • Shows fairness and consistency; is decisive
  • Shows good judgement and reasoning ability
  • Takes initiative to set goals and works purposefully to achieve them
  • Exhibits effective interpersonal skills (speaking, writing, and listening)

Location: Lakewood, CO

Travel: N/A

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected hourly range for this role is $80-$90 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including experience, professional registrations, skills, and abilities.

This position is a temporary role so is not eligible for benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Experience Preferred Prefer a minimum 10 years of experience in the MEP industry Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salas O'Brien Boulder, Colorado, USA Office

4900 Nautilus Ct N, Suite 200, Boulder, United States, 80301

Salas O'Brien Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA Office

9250 East Costilla Avenue, Suite 220, Greenwood Village, United States, 80112

Salas O'Brien Lakewood, Colorado, USA Office

165 South Union Boulevard, Suite 360, Lakewood, United States, 80228

Similar Jobs

19 Days Ago
In-Office
Denver, CO, USA
130K-160K Annually
Senior level
130K-160K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Software • Virtual Reality • Defense
Design and develop complex electrical hardware for airborne augmented reality systems, including power architectures, FPGAs, high-speed communications, embedded computers, PCBAs, and test systems. Own products from requirements through prototyping, qualification, manufacturing, and flight. Conduct trade studies, design reviews, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, performance analysis, and documentation while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and program teams.
Top Skills: AltiumArinc 429Augmented Reality (Ar)CanCpusDdr3Ddr4DisplayportEmbedded Computer SystemsEthernetFiber Optic CommunicationsFlex CircuitsFpgasGpusIso/Ieee 15288Mil-Std-1553Mil-Std-461Mil-Std-810MpusOscilloscopesPcbaPcie 3.0Pcie 4.0Spectrum AnalyzersUsb 3.0Vpx
4 Days Ago
Hybrid
Westminster, CO, USA
97K-165K Annually
Senior level
97K-165K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Leads electrical test engineering for electronic systems at board and box levels, including qualification, validation, troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, test equipment and fixture development, automated test scripting, documentation, and lifecycle test strategy. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams, mentors engineers and technicians, supports major design reviews, and presents test results. The role focuses on aerospace and defense electronics operating in mission-critical environments.
Top Skills: 1553CC++CosmosDoorsEmi/Emc TestingEthernetFpgaLabviewMatlabMil-StdPciePythonRubySpacewireSrioUart
6 Days Ago
In-Office
Denver, CO, USA
110K-200K Annually
Senior level
110K-200K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Machine Learning • Software • Defense • Manufacturing
Own the avionics subsystem across design, analysis, requirements, interfaces, supplier management, build, testing, verification, integration, and operations. Lead design reviews, anomaly investigations, risk management, schedule execution, and technical decisions while coordinating engineers, technicians, suppliers, systems engineering, and program leadership. Support environmental testing, launch-site activities, commissioning, and on-orbit anomaly response for spacecraft programs.
Top Skills: AvionicsData HandlingElectrical Power Systems (Eps)Emi/Emc TestingFlight ComputersFpgaHarnessesPower DistributionRfShock TestingTvacVibration Testing

What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene

With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.

Key Facts About Colorado Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
  • Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
  • Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
  • Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account