About Careertakes

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Position Summary

This listing is for an entry-level Electrical Engineer role working on power and industrial plant projects. The position is hybrid (in-office ~3 days/week) based in Englewood, CO, supporting design, analysis, and equipment specification for electrical power distribution systems.

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What You’ll Do

As an Electrical Engineer 1 with our client, you will support project teams on new generation installations and plant retrofit projects. Typical responsibilities include:

• Support development of power distribution designs for medium and low voltage systems (transformers, generators, motors)
• Prepare functional design drawings including single-line, relay and metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams
• Perform detailed calculations: auxiliary power system studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc flash calculations
• Draft equipment bills of material and write procurement specifications for major electrical equipment
• Coordinate with vendors to evaluate equipment and prepare purchase documentation
• Provide design input and documentation for 3D modeling and drawing production
• Support installation and construction coordination, including occasional site visits for field verification
• Work with project leads to ensure designs comply with codes, specifications, and client requirements

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Qualifications

Required

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering (degree emphasis in power systems preferred)
• Familiarity with electrical system design for medium and low voltage distribution
• Knowledge of electrical design techniques, technical drawing production, and modeling workflows
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for this role

Preferred (valued but not required)

• Degree from an ABET-accredited program
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam; Engineer-in-Training designation
• Experience in detailed electrical system design in a project team environment
• Experience selecting equipment, developing control philosophies, and assembling calculations and specifications

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AI, Automation & Technical Tools

Our client expects engineers to use modern tools and automation to improve workflows and reduce rework. Examples of valued skills:

• Ability or willingness to use automation and AI tools responsibly to draft documentation, summarize technical materials, or automate calculations
• Programming or scripting (Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) is helpful but not required
• Extra coursework or certificates in computer science, AI, or software engineering are a plus

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Work Arrangement & Travel

• Hybrid schedule: in-office approximately 3 days per week in Englewood, CO
• Occasional travel to client, vendor, or plant sites may be required

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation range (posted): $62,998 - $90,586 per year

This range is provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency laws for jobs located in Colorado. The total compensation package includes base salary plus a comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may also participate in discretionary bonus programs.

Benefits highlights

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and accident insurance; disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP); backup daycare; FSA & HSA
• 401(k) and pre-tax commuter account
• Tuition assistance and merit scholarship programs
• Paid annual personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental and bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• First professional licensure bonus and employee referral bonus

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Legal & Hiring Notes

• Our client is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected status.
• The position does not provide U.S. work sponsorship.
• Candidates will be evaluated on stated qualifications and relevant experience.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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