Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation (Denver, CO)
Equinox Engineering
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Description
Summary:
Power generation is the largest and most critical component in data center design. With power requirements ranging from 100MW to 2,000MW, we are seeking Electrical Engineers with experience in the design of high-voltage power generation systems utilizing turbine generators in conjunction with grid connections as well as power distribution to support data center loads
The Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation will be responsible for the design, development, and procurement activities of electrical equipment for various projects. This role also ensures that all electrical specifications, codes, standards, and QA/QC procedures are properly followed and enforced.
In addition, the Senior Electrical Engineer will provide technical support and leadership to the electrical team throughout the design, construction, commissioning, and start-up phases of the projects. This position will report to local offices in either Pittsburgh, PA or Denver, CO.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate all activities within the electrical engineering discipline for the project.
- Perform detailed design, sizing, and calculations, and verify/check designs completed by others.
- Ensure effective coordination with other disciplines across all project phases.
- Review, check, and approve all engineering deliverables produced by the discipline team.
- Prepare key electrical documentation including single line diagrams, wiring schematics, datasheets, vendor squad checks, procurement documentation, and reports related to electrical system studies (e.g., short circuit calculations, time-current coordination, load flow, motor starting, and harmonic analysis using SKM and ETAP software).
- Develop power distribution architectures meeting Tier, redundancy, and availability requirements (N, N+1, 2N).
- Design utility services, substations, MV/LV switchgear, UPS systems, generator plants, and distribution systems.
- Contribute electrical input to the Design Basis Memorandum (DBM), Project Execution Plan (PEP), and detailed scopes of work.
- Lead the development of electrical designs for projects and proposals.
- Establish detailed engineering design criteria.
- Analyze vendor and subcontractor designs for compliance and technical accuracy.
- Review the work of others to ensure design integrity and consistency throughout the project.
- Take a lead role in the preparation of electrical Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and man-hour estimates.
- Prepare engineering man-hour estimates and contribute to overall project scheduling.
- Prepare and review electrical single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
- Develop and evaluate electrical equipment and construction specifications.
- Provide engineering support for procurement activities, including MRQ/MRP development, technical bid evaluations, and vendor drawing reviews.
- Support the development of Construction Work Packages (CWPs), including project descriptions, construction specifications, IFC drawings, and material lists.
- Provide engineering support during construction, including field engineering, inspections, and specialized studies.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in high, medium, and low voltage power generation (using single or combined-cycle turbine generators) and distribution design.
- Strong knowledge of protective relaying, generator control systems, and electrical equipment sizing and specifications.
- Experienced in electrical safety regulations and code compliance requirements.
- Ability to effectively coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
- Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation clients
- Experience as Electrical Discipline Lead or Engineer of Record
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one in multiple states.
- Minimum 10+ years in oil and gas or power generation experience and distribution.
- Thorough knowledge of applications, electrical codes and standards (i.e. NEC, CSA, IEEE, API).
- Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, Revit, and AutoCAD
About this role
Equinox Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead power generation design for large-scale data center projects across North America, with a base in Denver. The role centers on designing high-voltage power systems—from turbine generators and grid connections to complete distribution architectures—for facilities ranging from 100MW to 2,000MW. You would own electrical discipline coordination across all project phases, perform detailed system calculations and studies using ETAP and SKM software, develop single-line diagrams and specifications, and ensure compliance with electrical codes and standards. This is a leadership position that requires you to review and approve work from junior engineers, mentor the electrical team, and drive design decisions from concept through commissioning.
The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in power generation or oil and gas, a PE license (or ability to obtain one in multiple states), and hands-on expertise in protective relaying, generator controls, and equipment sizing. You should be comfortable with hyperscale or colocation data center environments, have led electrical disciplines on similar projects, and be fluent in industry software and standards. Strong coordination skills across engineering disciplines and the ability to manage procurement, vendor reviews, and construction support round out the expectations.
This is a hybrid, full-time role reporting to the Denver office. It suits an experienced electrical engineer ready to step into a senior technical and leadership capacity on mission-critical infrastructure projects.
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