Energy Project Manager Jobs in Colorado

Energy Project Manager jobs in Colorado concentrate in renewable energy development, oil and gas, and utility-scale infrastructure, with demand running strong at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior program lead. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins are the largest hiring metros, home to established employers including Xcel Energy, Vestas, and Suncor Energy. Solar and wind project delivery, transmission infrastructure, and energy transition programs are the most in-demand specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top employerWSP
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring4
Work type80% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree in construction management

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Project Manager, Energy Services - Mi-Tech Services, Inc.
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Project Manager, Energy Services - Mi-Tech Services, Inc.
Michels
Arvada, Colorado
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$110k - $165k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Project Manager, Energy Services - Mi-Tech Services Inc.
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Assistant Project Manager, Energy Services - Mi-Tech Services Inc.
Michels
Arvada, Colorado
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$30 - $42/hr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Energy Services Senior Project Manager
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Energy Services Senior Project Manager
Trane Technologies
Denver, Colorado
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
10,000+

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Project Engineer – Solar & Energy Storage
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Project Engineer – Solar & Energy Storage
PureSky Energy
Denver, Colorado
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$100k - $125k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Power & Energy Project Manager
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Power & Energy Project Manager
WSP
Denver, Colorado
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
$111k - $213k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Energy Project Manager Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
9 jobs
Arvada
2 jobs
Boulder
2 jobs
Englewood
2 jobs

Energy Project Manager Job Market in Colorado

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

Who's Hiring

WSP2 open roles
Michels2 open roles
Burns & McDonnell2 open roles

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in energy project manager jobs across Colorado.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related energy field
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute
  • Five or more years managing energy, utility, or infrastructure projects end to end
  • Experience with Colorado permitting processes, easements, and state regulatory compliance
  • Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating with utilities, contractors, and landowners on large projects

Energy Project Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a energy project manager in Colorado?

Most Colorado energy project manager roles require a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field followed by several years of hands-on project experience. Colorado does not issue a state-specific license for this role, but the Project Management Professional certification is widely expected by Colorado employers. Candidates who add a Certified Associate in Project Management credential early and build experience on Colorado utility or renewable energy projects move into full project manager roles most reliably.

How much do energy project managers make in Colorado?

Energy project managers in Colorado earn a median of about $183,810 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $135,380 for the lowest 10% to over $272,950 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire energy project managers in Colorado?

Colorado energy project manager roles are posted by WSP, Michels, and Burns & McDonnell and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's mix of major investor-owned utilities, independent power producers, and large energy services contractors means openings spread across several employer types rather than concentrating in one sector.

Which Colorado cities have the most energy project manager jobs?

Denver, Arvada, and Boulder have the most energy project manager openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as the headquarters city for the state's largest utilities and renewable developers, while Colorado Springs and Fort Collins attract openings through military energy programs, campus energy projects, and the Front Range's growing clean energy manufacturing base.

Are there remote energy project manager jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're rare. About 80% of energy project manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-dependent nature of most energy infrastructure work. The parts of the role most likely to be remote are contract administration, stakeholder reporting, and permitting coordination, while construction oversight and site commissioning almost always require a physical presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is a project coordinator or project controls analyst role at a Colorado utility or renewable energy developer, where you support a senior manager before owning a project. Xcel Energy and large energy engineering firms operating along the Front Range regularly hire entry-level project coordinators. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential and building familiarity with Colorado interconnection and permitting workflows gives candidates a clear edge over other applicants without direct project management experience.

Where can I find and apply to energy project manager jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to energy project manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across utilities, renewable developers, and energy services firms. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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