Electrical Project Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Electrical Project Engineer jobs in Colorado are among the most active in the intermountain West, concentrated in energy infrastructure, defense systems, advanced manufacturing, and commercial construction across the Front Range and beyond. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder are the primary hiring metros, home to established employers such as Xcel Energy, Lockheed Martin, and Black & Veatch, all of which maintain long-term engineering operations in the state. The most in-demand specialties include power systems design, renewable energy integration, and low-voltage building systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles22
Top employerAffiliated Engineers
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring8
Work type73% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Citrine LLC
Electrical Project Manager
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Citrine LLC
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Electrical Project Manager
Citrine LLC
Lakewood, Colorado
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$90k - $110k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Bible Electric, Inc.
Electrical Project Engineer
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Bible Electric, Inc.
Added 1w ago
Electrical Project Engineer
Bible Electric, Inc.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
$60k - $75k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Electrical Engineering Project Estimator
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Added 2w ago
Electrical Engineering Project Estimator
Endpoint Industrial Controls
Loveland, Colorado
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$65k - $80k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Rexel
Electrical Distribution Project Manager
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Rexel
Added 1mo ago
Electrical Distribution Project Manager
Rexel
Denver, Colorado
Product Management
Project Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$48k - $88k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Senior Electrical Project Manager
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Added 1mo ago
Senior Electrical Project Manager
KINGDOM CONTRACTING
Denver, Colorado
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$85k - $130k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted

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Electrical Project Engineer Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Longmont
2 jobs
Loveland
2 jobs
Westminster
2 jobs
Colorado Springs
2 jobs
Greenwood Village
2 jobs
Windsor
1 job
Lakewood
1 job

Electrical Project Engineer Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Affiliated Engineers
Affiliated Engineers2 open roles
Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services2 open roles
EXP
EXP1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in electrical project engineer jobs across Colorado.

  • Electrical Engineer license issued or recognized by the Colorado State Board of Licensure
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering field
  • Experience managing electrical project scope, schedule, and budget from design through closeout
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent electrical design and drafting software
  • Familiarity with NEC, IEEE standards, and Colorado-applicable local electrical codes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with contractors and stakeholders

Electrical Project Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a electrical project engineer in Colorado?

The concrete path in Colorado runs through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors, which oversees the Professional Engineer credential required for many project-level roles. You begin with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn your Engineer-in-Training designation, accumulate qualifying experience, and then sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn your PE license.

How much do electrical project engineers make in Colorado?

Electrical project engineers in Colorado earn a median of about $120,760 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,720 for the lowest 10% to over $177,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire electrical project engineers in Colorado?

Colorado electrical project engineer roles are posted by Affiliated Engineers, Westwood Professional Services, and EXP and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's mix of investor-owned utilities, federal defense contractors, and large engineering and construction firms creates steady and varied demand for electrical project engineers across the Front Range.

Which Colorado cities have the most electrical project engineer jobs?

Denver, Longmont, and Loveland account for the largest share of electrical project engineer openings in Colorado. Denver dominates by volume given its density of engineering firms, utility headquarters, and large commercial development projects, while Colorado Springs draws significant demand from defense and aerospace employers, and Boulder's technology and renewable energy sectors support a consistent pipeline of project engineering roles.

Are there remote electrical project engineer jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're rare. About 27% of electrical project engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-coordinating nature of most project engineering work. The portions of the role most likely to be performed remotely are design review, specification writing, and project reporting rather than field inspection or construction oversight.

How can I get hired as a electrical project engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a project engineer associate or junior electrical engineer role at a mid-size engineering and construction firm in the Denver metro, where on-the-job mentorship under a licensed PE is common. Large Colorado employers such as utilities and defense primes often run formal new-graduate programs that rotate candidates through design, estimation, and field coordination. Earning your Engineer-in-Training designation immediately after graduation and building AutoCAD or Revit proficiency gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to these structured entry-level tracks.

Where can I find and apply to electrical project engineer jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to electrical project engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to each one.

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