ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - FACILITIES & PIPELINES (EI&C)
Location: Denver, CO
Job type: Permanent/Full-time
Our global EPC Firm client is hiring an Electrical Engineer - Facilities & Pipelines (EI&C) for a full-time/permanent opportunity in their Denver, CO office.
We are seeking a mid-level Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EIC) Engineer with a minimum of 4 years of experience to join our team supporting projects across the Oil & Gas and Utility sectors. This role will provide hands-on design and engineering support across electrical and instrumentation/control systems while offering the opportunity to grow into more advanced technical or project roles over time.
We're looking for candidates with a strong technical background in either Electrical or Instrumentation and Controls, who are eager to develop skills across both disciplines. Attention to detail and the ability to work well within a team are essential. You'll collaborate closely with senior engineers and project managers on a variety of multidisciplinary projects focused on energy transition, infrastructure upgrades, and critical facility improvements.
This is a hands-on design role with opportunities to grow into increased leadership, client engagement, and project responsibility.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Electrical Engineering

• Develop and support complete electrical drawing packages, including:
  • One-line diagrams, electrical area classification plans, grounding plans, and lighting layouts.
  • Conduit and cable routing plans, conduit schedules, and cable schedules.
  • Electrical interconnection diagrams, panel layouts, and termination drawings.
• Perform basic electrical calculations such as load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, and cable/conduit sizing.
• Select and specify equipment such as switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, UPS, and distribution panels.
• Assist in developing bill of materials (BOMs), equipment datasheets, and supporting procurement packages.
• Use electrical analysis software (e.g., ETAP, SKM) to assist with system studies.

Instrumentation & Controls (I&C)

• Assist in preparing and maintaining complete I&C drawing packages, including:
  • Instrument location plans, instrument lists, and I/O lists.
  • Loop diagrams, ladder diagrams, and wiring diagrams.
  • Control panel layouts, terminal diagrams, and panel BOMs.
  • P&IDs in collaboration with process and mechanical teams.
• Assist in developing instrument datasheets, control philosophies, cause & effect matrices, and network architecture diagrams.
• Assist in specifying PLCs, RTUs, instrumentation, and control system components.
• Coordinate with vendors for instrumentation and control panel submittals and integration.

General Responsibilities

• Contribute to proposal support, including preliminary scope, budget, and schedule input.
• Support site walkdowns and data collection for retrofit or greenfield design.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams to produce coordinated drawing packages.
• Interface with clients and vendors to align on scope, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Participate in construction support, including RFIs, redlines, and field verifications.
• Maintain quality standards by applying established processes and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
  • OR Master's Degree can substitute as 1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs, and other analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred

ESPO Corporation
Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965
ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.