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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

Confidential client is hiring a Power Distribution Systems Operations Engineer at levels ranging from Entry → Staff → Senior → Principal. This role focuses on supporting distribution operations, automation, testing/diagnostics, and project delivery for electric distribution systems. Placement level will be commensurate with experience and certificates.

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Key responsibilities

• Use and apply technical standards, principles, theories and techniques to perform assigned engineering work of limited to broad scope depending on level.
• Support development of technical documentation (designs, calculations, testing plans, standards, reports).
• Provide ongoing technical support for Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, and Regulatory activities.
• Provide field engineering oversight for commissioning, testing and inspections under appropriate supervision.
• Coordinate or lead projects or project segments (research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation and commissioning).
• Support bid/evaluation processes with basic analysis and calculations and collaborate with other business groups.
• Communicate technical information clearly across teams and with external vendors/customers.
• Mentor and coordinate interns, drafters, technicians and less experienced engineers as appropriate.
• Support project budgeting, estimating, forecasting and work order management activities.

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Experience & minimum qualifications (by level)

Entry Engineer (Salary Range: $70,000 - $88,667)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited curriculum; electrical engineering preferred.
• 0+ years relevant engineering experience.
• Ability to demonstrate level-appropriate technical skills and core competencies.
• EIT/FE preferred.

Staff Engineer (Salary Range: $81,000 - $106,267)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited curriculum; electrical engineering preferred.
• 2+ years relevant engineering experience.
• Broad knowledge and proficiency in specialty area plus familiarity with related disciplines.
• EIT/FE strongly preferred.

Senior Engineer (Salary Range: $97,000 - $129,267)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited curriculum; electrical engineering preferred.
• 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE OR 7+ years without EIT/FE.
• Demonstrated advanced technical skills; PE preferred depending on need.

Principal Engineer (Salary Range: $112,000 - $156,600)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited curriculum; electrical engineering preferred.
• 9+ years with PE required OR 15+ years without PE.
• Proven advanced specialty skills and leadership on complex programs.

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Preferred experience & skills

• Experience with automated field devices (e.g., Eaton CBC 8000, SEL 651R, S&C IR/Teams, switched cabinets) — control and settings.
• Distribution planning study experience with CYME/Synergy.
• Familiarity with ADMS functions such as FLISR and IVVO and interactions with DERMS.
• Experience with smart meter settings and distributed intelligent applications.
• Cross-functional and field team collaboration.
• Scripting and automation experience: PowerApps, SQL, Python.

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Work model & location

• Primary work location: Glendale, CO (Glendale, Colorado).
• Confidential client supports a hybrid work model; many roles expect on-site collaboration typically ~3 days/week (Tuesday–Thursday). Actual schedule will depend on role, team and business needs.

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Compensation & benefits

• Overall posted salary range across levels: $70,000 — $156,600 per year (level-specific ranges shown above).
• Anticipated starting base pay for this posting: $70,000–$156,600 per year.
• Typical benefits include: annual incentive program, medical/pharmacy, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent care & health care reimbursement accounts, HSA (if eligible), short- and long-term disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, transit programs, employee recognition, pension/401(k), paid time off, holidays, parental leave and volunteer paid time off.
• Benefit plans are subject to change by the employer.

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Culture & commitments

Confidential client values connectedness, commitment, trustworthiness and safety. Employee commitments include meaningful work, supportive teams, growth opportunities and rewards that help you thrive.

Confidential client provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the application process.

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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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