Electrical Project Manager Jobs in Colorado
Electrical Project Manager jobs in Colorado are concentrated in utilities, commercial construction, and defense-adjacent infrastructure, with demand across seniority levels from project engineer to senior program lead. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder account for the largest share of openings, and established employers such as Xcel Energy, Hensel Phelps, and Jacobs Engineering have a sustained hiring presence in the state. The most sought-after specialties include high-voltage distribution, data center buildouts, and renewable energy integration, reflecting Colorado's growing clean energy sector. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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This position will offer you the opportunity to work and lead others in a project team environment in the design, modification, and/or upgrade of new and existing power plant electrical systems.
You will be responsible for the review, supervision and providing technical guidance in the production of design deliverables, including the following:
- Cable schedules
- Grounding layout
- Underground raceway layouts
- Above ground raceway layouts
- Electrical Notes and Details
- Electrical Equipment Layouts
- Lighting Layouts
- Work with management in the development and establishment of project scopes, budgets and schedules.
- Oversee staff assignments, evaluations and career development for assigned personnel on the large or several small projects.
- Lead multiple teams across multiple projects.
- Coordinate directly with project management and project discipline leads.
- Develop, monitor and control project costs and schedules.
- Lead field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.
Essential skills and experience:
- A high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience
- 15 or more years of Electrical/Instrumentation & Controls design experience, including 2D & 3D.
- Experience in the review of Electrical/Instrumentation & Controls deliverables packages.
- Extensive drafting experience using standard computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD or MicroStation) on power plants or other large-scale industrial facilities projects
- A thorough understanding of drafting and design practices and theories.
- The ability to interface and communicate with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant or large-scale industrial facilities design process.
- Experience in the development of grounding layouts, underground duct bank and embedded conduit drawings, cable tray and exposed conduit layouts, instrument location plans, area classification plans, and electrical equipment location drawings.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
- Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design
- Experience using both AutoCAD and MicroStation software.
- Design experience in the development of single-line, and relay and metering diagrams, including medium-voltage and 480V systems.
- Familiarity with digital control systems.
- The ability to perform the following:
- Produce wiring diagrams and schematics for installers and electricians.
- Assist engineers with initial design requirements.
- Conceptualize plans and details to accurately convey wiring termination requirements.
- The ability to interface and communicate with engineering and design teams of other disciplines Energy & Industrial facilities design process.
- Strong knowledge and ability to create; interconnection wiring diagrams, conduit/cable schedules, loop diagrams, area classification plans,
- Experience with 3D Lighting Calculation programs, and experience in Heat trace design preferred.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, Instrumentation wiring and provide I&C input into P&IDs.
- Ability to travel as necessary for client meetings, job site visits, assist in data gathering, etc.
We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
This position will offer you the opportunity to work and lead others in a project team environment in the design, modification, and/or upgrade of new and existing power plant electrical systems.
You will be responsible for the review, supervision and providing technical guidance in the production of design deliverables, including the following:
- Cable schedules
- Grounding layout
- Underground raceway layouts
- Above ground raceway layouts
- Electrical Notes and Details
- Electrical Equipment Layouts
- Lighting Layouts
- Work with management in the development and establishment of project scopes, budgets and schedules.
- Oversee staff assignments, evaluations and career development for assigned personnel on the large or several small projects.
- Lead multiple teams across multiple projects.
- Coordinate directly with project management and project discipline leads.
- Develop, monitor and control project costs and schedules.
- Lead field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.
Essential skills and experience:
- A high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience
- 15 or more years of Electrical/Instrumentation & Controls design experience, including 2D & 3D.
- Experience in the review of Electrical/Instrumentation & Controls deliverables packages.
- Extensive drafting experience using standard computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD or MicroStation) on power plants or other large-scale industrial facilities projects
- A thorough understanding of drafting and design practices and theories.
- The ability to interface and communicate with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant or large-scale industrial facilities design process.
- Experience in the development of grounding layouts, underground duct bank and embedded conduit drawings, cable tray and exposed conduit layouts, instrument location plans, area classification plans, and electrical equipment location drawings.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
- Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design
- Experience using both AutoCAD and MicroStation software.
- Design experience in the development of single-line, and relay and metering diagrams, including medium-voltage and 480V systems.
- Familiarity with digital control systems.
- The ability to perform the following:
- Produce wiring diagrams and schematics for installers and electricians.
- Assist engineers with initial design requirements.
- Conceptualize plans and details to accurately convey wiring termination requirements.
- The ability to interface and communicate with engineering and design teams of other disciplines Energy & Industrial facilities design process.
- Strong knowledge and ability to create; interconnection wiring diagrams, conduit/cable schedules, loop diagrams, area classification plans,
- Experience with 3D Lighting Calculation programs, and experience in Heat trace design preferred.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, Instrumentation wiring and provide I&C input into P&IDs.
- Ability to travel as necessary for client meetings, job site visits, assist in data gathering, etc.
We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical project manager jobs across Colorado.
- Active Colorado electrical contractor license or reciprocal recognition through DORA required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or construction management preferred by most employers
- Five or more years of hands-on electrical project management or field supervision experience
- PMP or PMI certification strongly preferred for commercial and utility-scale projects
- Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors, budgets, and project schedules simultaneously
- Proficiency in Bluebeam, Procore, or comparable construction management software platforms
Electrical Project Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an electrical project manager in Colorado?
The most direct path is combining an electrical or construction management degree with field experience and a Colorado electrical contractor license issued through the Division of Professions and Occupations under DORA. Colorado requires licensure at the state level, though some jurisdictions add local permits. Most employers also look for a PMP credential from the Project Management Institute. Candidates who start as electrical estimators, field supervisors, or assistant project managers in Colorado's commercial or utility sectors typically advance into full project manager roles within a few years.
Which companies hire electrical project managers in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring electrical project managers in Colorado include Affiliated Engineers, BAE Systems USA, and Westwood Professional Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's mix of investor-owned utilities, large general contractors, and federal facility contractors means openings appear consistently across both the Front Range and outlying regions.
Which Colorado cities have the most electrical project manager jobs?
Denver, Centennial, and Westminster lead Colorado for electrical project manager openings. Denver drives the largest share through its commercial construction pipeline, corporate headquarters, and Xcel Energy's regional operations, while Colorado Springs reflects steady demand from military installations and defense contractors, and Boulder supports roles tied to research facilities and clean energy development.
Are there remote electrical project manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. About 50% of electrical project manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, because the role typically requires on-site oversight of crews, inspections, and subcontractors. The portions of the work most likely to go remote are preconstruction planning, estimating reviews, and client reporting, while field coordination and safety walkthroughs remain on-site by nature.
How can I get hired as an electrical project manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a project coordinator or assistant project manager role at a Colorado-based general contractor or specialty electrical firm, where you support scheduling, submittals, and RFI tracking under a senior PM. Companies like Hensel Phelps and Encore Electric are known to bring in graduates through structured field-to-office programs. Earning your OSHA 30 certification and starting the PMP application process early signals commitment. Moving laterally from electrical estimating or field supervision is another common path that Colorado employers recognize.
Where can I find and apply to electrical project manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to electrical project manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialty, whether that's commercial construction, utilities, or renewable energy, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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