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Project Electrical Engineer IV

CannonDesign

$116,655 - $145,845 / year

Denver, COContractOn-siteadvanced

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If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. 
 
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a senior engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, corporate commercial and science and technology. 
 
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Perform electrical engineering systems design for building construction. Initiate project designs and help to develop design goals and systems.
  • Participate or lead project teamwork planning sessions.
  • May serve as project manager or project engineering leader and lead engineering meetings.
  • Assume project engineering responsibilities and adhere to financial and work goals.
  • Design lighting, power distribution, signaling, communications and/or telecommunication systems for healthcare, education/higher education and commercial clients per applicable codes.
  • Prepare construction documents including drawings and specifications. Guide less experienced team members in execution of drawings. Specify electrical equipment.
  • Complete quality control checks of engineering documents.
  • Participate or lead value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team.
  • Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
  • Review and markup of shop drawings and submittals. Respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
  • Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.  Attend and participate in construction meetings. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
  • May perform other related tasks as needed.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Minimum of 8 years of related experience required.
  • Current PE in the United States required.
  • LEED accreditation preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Life Safety Codes
  • Ability to work independently in all electrical disciplines with no oversight or guidance.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be a critical thinker.
  • Must be highly analytical.
  • Must have the ability to engage effectively with clients.
  • Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude, with some ambiguity in work.    
  • Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
  • Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, AGI32, Visual, SKM Power Tools) required.
The salary range for this position to be filled in the Denver office is $116,655 to $145,845 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
 
ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.
 
ABOUT WORKING HERE
  • We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
  • We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
  • We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.
 
As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.
 
CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.

About this role

CannonDesign is seeking a Project Electrical Engineer IV to join its Denver office on a contract basis, working within a multidisciplinary team on projects spanning educational, healthcare, corporate, and science and technology sectors. You'll design electrical systems for new construction and renovation work, moving from initial concept development through construction administration. The role offers significant scope: you may lead project teams, manage engineering meetings, mentor junior staff, and serve as project manager or engineering leader depending on project needs.

This position demands eight years of electrical engineering experience and a current PE license, with the ability to work independently across all electrical disciplines—lighting, power distribution, signaling, communications, and telecommunications systems. You'll prepare construction documents, conduct quality reviews, guide value engineering efforts, and handle site visits to verify conditions and monitor progress. Proficiency with design software including Revit, AGI32, and SKM Power Tools is required; LEED accreditation is preferred. The role suits someone who is analytical, a strong communicator, comfortable with ambiguity, and capable of juggling multiple projects simultaneously.

The contract position offers a salary range of $116,655 to $145,845 annually, with discretionary bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, flexible scheduling, remote work options, and a 401k plan.

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