Engineering Jobs in Colorado
Engineering jobs in Colorado are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, energy and clean tech, and civil infrastructure, with openings at every level from new-graduate engineers to principal and senior staff. Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs are the state's main hiring centers, home to established employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and CH2M Hill. The most active specializations right now are mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, along with systems and software engineering tied to the defense and space sectors. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description
Denver, CO, USA
The Client
Datacenter People is partnering with a designer and manufacturer of custom low and medium voltage electrical equipment for data centers and other mission critical facilities.
What The Job Involves
- Lead and develop the Project Engineering team, setting clear expectations for ownership, pace, accountability, and technical excellence.
- Decide project priorities across engineering functions to ensure schedule adherence and engineering standards are met.
- Establish and reinforce consistent practices for managing engineering deliverables across all engineering groups.
- Drive day-to-day execution from project intake through release.
- Maintain visibility to schedules, workload, resource utilization, and project risk.
- Identify risks early and take action to keep projects on track, escalating as necessary to resolve gaps.
- Drive alignment across Project Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering to ensure coordinated execution.
- Support technical decision-making and problem solving on complex low voltage and medium voltage projects.
- Partner with engineering leadership to strengthen engineering standards, technical competency, and knowledge sharing across the organization.
- Ensure consistent use of systems and tools to maintain visibility, tracking, and accountability throughout project cycles.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering deliverables, manufacturability, and engineering processes through close partnership with Operations and closed-loop feedback from fabrication, assembly, testing, and field performance.
- Lead problem solving and resolution on active projects.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, coaching, and development of engineering talent.
We Are Looking For Someone With
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years' of engineering experience.
- 5+ years' of engineering leadership experience.
- Experience managing managers, not just individual contributors.
- Experience leading engineering execution in a project-based manufacturing environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly person-to-person, coach direct and indirect employees, and collaborate at all levels.
- Strong understanding of low and medium voltage power distribution systems, switchgear, controls, and related infrastructure.
- Firm knowledge of UL 891 and familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, UL, and applicable medium voltage standards relevant to Kratos products.
- ERP experience and knowledge.
- Strong attention to detail at both a macro and micro level with the ability to see the big picture.
- Logical approach to problem solving with the fortitude to work challenges through resolution.
- Experience with low voltage and medium voltage switchgear, switchboards, protection systems, control systems, arc-resistant equipment, or related engineered electrical products preferred.
We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.
Consultant
Adam Paris
Chief Operating Officer
- +44 (0)20 8103 6702
- adam.paris@datacenterpeople.com
Job Description
Denver, CO, USA
The Client
Datacenter People is partnering with a designer and manufacturer of custom low and medium voltage electrical equipment for data centers and other mission critical facilities.
What The Job Involves
- Lead and develop the Project Engineering team, setting clear expectations for ownership, pace, accountability, and technical excellence.
- Decide project priorities across engineering functions to ensure schedule adherence and engineering standards are met.
- Establish and reinforce consistent practices for managing engineering deliverables across all engineering groups.
- Drive day-to-day execution from project intake through release.
- Maintain visibility to schedules, workload, resource utilization, and project risk.
- Identify risks early and take action to keep projects on track, escalating as necessary to resolve gaps.
- Drive alignment across Project Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering to ensure coordinated execution.
- Support technical decision-making and problem solving on complex low voltage and medium voltage projects.
- Partner with engineering leadership to strengthen engineering standards, technical competency, and knowledge sharing across the organization.
- Ensure consistent use of systems and tools to maintain visibility, tracking, and accountability throughout project cycles.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering deliverables, manufacturability, and engineering processes through close partnership with Operations and closed-loop feedback from fabrication, assembly, testing, and field performance.
- Lead problem solving and resolution on active projects.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, coaching, and development of engineering talent.
We Are Looking For Someone With
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years' of engineering experience.
- 5+ years' of engineering leadership experience.
- Experience managing managers, not just individual contributors.
- Experience leading engineering execution in a project-based manufacturing environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly person-to-person, coach direct and indirect employees, and collaborate at all levels.
- Strong understanding of low and medium voltage power distribution systems, switchgear, controls, and related infrastructure.
- Firm knowledge of UL 891 and familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, UL, and applicable medium voltage standards relevant to Kratos products.
- ERP experience and knowledge.
- Strong attention to detail at both a macro and micro level with the ability to see the big picture.
- Logical approach to problem solving with the fortitude to work challenges through resolution.
- Experience with low voltage and medium voltage switchgear, switchboards, protection systems, control systems, arc-resistant equipment, or related engineered electrical products preferred.
We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.
Consultant
Adam Paris
Chief Operating Officer
- +44 (0)20 8103 6702
- adam.paris@datacenterpeople.com
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Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Engineering Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Xcel Energy15
- Lockheed Martin11
- Planate Management5
- Univeristy Of Colorado Boulder4
- L3Harris3
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related discipline required
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized in Colorado preferred for senior roles
- Two or more years of experience in aerospace, defense, energy, or civil engineering
- Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent design tools
- Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. security clearance for defense and government contractors
- Strong knowledge of relevant codes including Colorado building standards and ASCE guidelines
Engineering Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering in Colorado?
You become a licensed engineer in Colorado by earning an accredited bachelor's degree in engineering, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulating qualifying work experience, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam administered through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors. That Professional Engineer license is required for signing and sealing engineering documents in the state.
Which companies hire engineerings in Colorado?
Employers hiring engineerings in Colorado right now include Xcel Energy, Lockheed Martin, and Planate Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's aerospace corridor along the Front Range and its growing clean energy sector mean large defense contractors, national laboratories, and utilities are among the most consistent sources of engineering openings in the state.
Which Colorado cities have the most engineering jobs?
Denver, Colorado Springs, and Littleton have the most engineering openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market because of its concentration of energy companies, civil infrastructure projects, and corporate headquarters, while Boulder draws engineering talent through the University of Colorado research ecosystem and tech-adjacent firms, and Colorado Springs is driven by the dense cluster of defense contractors and military installations along its northern corridor.
Are there remote engineering jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because much of Colorado's engineering work involves physical systems, laboratory testing, or on-site inspection. About 51% of engineering openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and the roles most likely to offer remote flexibility are in software-adjacent engineering, systems engineering, and design review work that does not require hands-on access to hardware or infrastructure.
How can I get hired as a engineering in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a new-graduate or rotational engineering role at one of Colorado's large defense or energy employers, several of which run structured early-career programs. Lockheed Martin's Space division in Littleton, Xcel Energy, and the Colorado Department of Transportation regularly recruit engineers straight out of accredited programs. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam while still in school and completing an internship with a Colorado employer strengthens any application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to engineering jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to engineering jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings in the state. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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