Electrical Engineer (5-8 years)

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 24 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer with 5-8 years of experience in lighting, power, and low-voltage consulting engineering to join our team of progressive, highly respected multi-discipline engineers in our Westminster, CO office location. Ideal applicants will be well-versed in all aspects of electrical design and project management.

In this role you will perform the following functions:

• Developing electrical engineering design deliverables including drawings, specifications, calculations, testing requirements, acceptance criteria, reports, electrical studies, feasibility studies/condition surveys, etc.
• Reviewing and preparing project drawings including electrical site plans, one-line diagram, demolition plans, lighting and power plans, calculations pertinent to the design, and panel and equipment schedules.
• Visiting sites to collect existing electrical data and verify/confirm information provided on existing drawings.
• Collaborating with Owner, Client, and design partners for a coordinated design.
• Familiarity with relevant codes like NEC, ICC Codes especially IBC and IECC, and ensures design conforms with all applicable codes, adopted amendments, and client standards.
• Working with Revit and AutoCAD designers and producing clean markups to clearly communicate design changes needed.
• Using Coffman's various software to complete project invoices with the support of Coffman's billing specialists, and manage and track project budget.
• Perform load calculations, voltage drop calculations, and short circuit calculations.
• Perform photometric calculations using lighting software.
• Manage and design multiple concurrent projects.
• Develop fee and qualification-based proposals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be a self-starter who is able to see the big picture and connect the vision of the company with their job, be persistent, and follow through in a consistent manner.
• Passionate about the client or pursuit and takes ownership of their work.
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities).
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients to promote repeat business.
• Must understand database concepts. Working knowledge of marketing databases and proposal resource files.
• Able to work independently, as a team member, and as a team leader.
• Strong organizational ability; detail oriented; high degree of accuracy.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment .
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale.
• Ability to travel (mainly local area travel but travel outside CO may be needed).

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (with electrical power emphasis)
• PE license in Electrical Engineering, required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical design consisting of lighting and power systems.
• Low-voltage design experience, preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Project Management experience and/or certifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Experience in designing electrical systems for healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, federal/DoD, science and technology, and/or data center projects, preferred.
• Local AHJ experience and relationship, preferred
• Experience with electrical studies, preferred (SKM, E-Tap, EasyPower)

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

• Estimated annual salary of $95,000 - $115,000
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
• Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work on exciting projects.

Coffman has been named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work by the Denver Business Journal. Our Denver office ranked #6 in the Medium Business category, making us the highest-ranked engineering consulting group on the list.

Don't take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

Coffman at a Glance:

• 47 years in business
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• #27 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2019
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022
• Best Place to Work BOAB, Alaska Business Magazine, 2023

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers - we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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