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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Job Details:
- CLI provides outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance after 90 days.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Come join our winning team.
- We maintain a drug-free workplace.
- We perform pre-employment substance and background testing.
- Must hold a valid Colorado driver's license with a clean driving record.
Overview:
We offer a competitive salary based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and sick time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement lighting electrical projects from start to finish.
- Communicate with customers to confirm schedules, address installation concerns, and ensure satisfaction upon completion.
- Assist in sourcing materials and coordinating with the purchasing department for updates.
- Work closely with warehouse staff to load/unload vehicles and ensure materials/tools are ready for the install team; occasional job site deliveries may be required.
- Manage and maintain project documentation, including punch walk reports and data input.
- Oversee daily work order management.
- Create and manage project timelines and schedules.
- Lead project closeout processes.
- Take detailed notes during customer and project meetings.
- Respond to customer feedback and manage any necessary resubmittals or revisions.
- Provide project updates and reports to customers.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and results-driven team environment.
- Provide daily direction and support to the project team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on field experience in commercial lighting electrical work.
- At least 2 years of project management experience in the lighting electrical or construction industry.
- Solid understanding of project management principles and tools.
- Proficient in the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Effective leadership and team coordination abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage stress and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Education & Certifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent, a plus.
- Familiarity with strategic planning, risk management, and change management.
- Experience with project management software tools.
- Prior experience in lighting-related projects, a plus.
- Current Colorado Journeyman or Master Electrician license, a plus.
Core Competencies:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
- Contract negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Customer-focused mindset.
All position measurement are based on CLI Core Values:
- Above and Beyond.
- Relationship of all Stakeholders.
- Team Player.
- Integrity/Honesty.
- Safety.
- Tenacity/Grit.
- Solution Driven.
CLI-SERVICES was founded in 1977 and has steadily grown for almost 50 years. We have on staff certified lighting consultants, journeyman electricians, master electricians, and certified lighting technicians. Our employees drive fully stocked service vehicles. In addition to our service vehicles, we have fully stocked bucket trucks with the capability of reaching up to 100 ft. working height. We also have 24-hour on-call service as well as tablets with cellular connection.
CLI-SERVICES provides sustainable energy-efficient solutions from consultation through installation and recycling. We enhance the efficiency of lighting and electrical systems for our customers through expert assistance in (1) specifying which products will produce the greatest energy and maintenance savings while providing the best solution to meet customer goals, (2) supplying and installing the new lighting and electrical products and (3) maintaining the lighting and electrical system. Customer service is our number one focus. We provide full-service solutions to our customers; the key element being the long-term relationship we build and maintain. In addition, when we recommend a product or system, we stand behind that product and its performance. CLI strives to be the artist in the industry.
Job Details:
- CLI provides outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance after 90 days.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Come join our winning team.
- We maintain a drug-free workplace.
- We perform pre-employment substance and background testing.
- Must hold a valid Colorado driver's license with a clean driving record.
Overview:
We offer a competitive salary based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and sick time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement lighting electrical projects from start to finish.
- Communicate with customers to confirm schedules, address installation concerns, and ensure satisfaction upon completion.
- Assist in sourcing materials and coordinating with the purchasing department for updates.
- Work closely with warehouse staff to load/unload vehicles and ensure materials/tools are ready for the install team; occasional job site deliveries may be required.
- Manage and maintain project documentation, including punch walk reports and data input.
- Oversee daily work order management.
- Create and manage project timelines and schedules.
- Lead project closeout processes.
- Take detailed notes during customer and project meetings.
- Respond to customer feedback and manage any necessary resubmittals or revisions.
- Provide project updates and reports to customers.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and results-driven team environment.
- Provide daily direction and support to the project team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on field experience in commercial lighting electrical work.
- At least 2 years of project management experience in the lighting electrical or construction industry.
- Solid understanding of project management principles and tools.
- Proficient in the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Effective leadership and team coordination abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage stress and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Education & Certifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent, a plus.
- Familiarity with strategic planning, risk management, and change management.
- Experience with project management software tools.
- Prior experience in lighting-related projects, a plus.
- Current Colorado Journeyman or Master Electrician license, a plus.
Core Competencies:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
- Contract negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Customer-focused mindset.
All position measurement are based on CLI Core Values:
- Above and Beyond.
- Relationship of all Stakeholders.
- Team Player.
- Integrity/Honesty.
- Safety.
- Tenacity/Grit.
- Solution Driven.
CLI-SERVICES was founded in 1977 and has steadily grown for almost 50 years. We have on staff certified lighting consultants, journeyman electricians, master electricians, and certified lighting technicians. Our employees drive fully stocked service vehicles. In addition to our service vehicles, we have fully stocked bucket trucks with the capability of reaching up to 100 ft. working height. We also have 24-hour on-call service as well as tablets with cellular connection.
CLI-SERVICES provides sustainable energy-efficient solutions from consultation through installation and recycling. We enhance the efficiency of lighting and electrical systems for our customers through expert assistance in (1) specifying which products will produce the greatest energy and maintenance savings while providing the best solution to meet customer goals, (2) supplying and installing the new lighting and electrical products and (3) maintaining the lighting and electrical system. Customer service is our number one focus. We provide full-service solutions to our customers; the key element being the long-term relationship we build and maintain. In addition, when we recommend a product or system, we stand behind that product and its performance. CLI strives to be the artist in the industry.
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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, RK, and Loenbro and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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, Centennial, and Longmont 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 40% of electrical project engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 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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