Staff Electrical Engineer - Pipeline & Facilities (Denver)

Description We are seeking a mid-level Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EIC) Engineer with at least 3 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, with 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 as part of 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.

Key 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, including load flow, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, and cable/conduit sizing.
• Select and specify equipment, including switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, UPSs, 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 adhering to established processes and contributing to continuous improvement.
  
  

Why Join Us?

At Burns & McDonnell, you'll work on challenging, meaningful projects with a collaborative team that values your ideas and contributions. As an employee-owner, you’ll have a real stake in the company's success, and your own. Ready to take ownership of your career? Apply now and help us shape the future of critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
• Or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
• Or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
• 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.
  
  

Compensation

$120,000.00-170,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. Burns & McDonnell’s PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Additionally, as part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-CO-Denver

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 260505

Job Hire Type Experienced #T&D