Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer – Mission Critical / MEP Consulting (6 Years)

Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: In-office with hybrid flexibility based on project needs
Industry Focus: Mission Critical, Data Centers, High-Reliability Infrastructure
Represented by: Luxus Group Recruiting

Role Snapshot

This is a senior-level electrical engineering role focused on the design and delivery of mission-critical and high-reliability infrastructure projects. You’ll lead the electrical discipline on complex, multi-discipline projects—owning technical quality, coordination, and client-facing delivery for systems where reliability is non-negotiable.

About the Company

DFW Consulting Group, Inc. (DFWCGI) is a nationally respected MEP engineering consulting firm delivering full-service engineering solutions across the U.S. Their expertise spans building systems design, systems engineering analysis, construction administration, facility assessments, sustainability, energy management, and program management.

DFWCGI is especially known for its depth in mission-critical engineering, including advanced data centers and AI/HPC infrastructure environments where redundancy, constructability, and system resilience directly impact real-world outcomes. With more than 35 years of experience supporting innovative data center environments, DFWCGI operates at the intersection of power-intensive infrastructure and forward-looking technology.

Beyond technical excellence, the firm emphasizes intentional career development, integrity, and thoughtful problem-solving.

Position Overview

DFWCGI is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design efforts for new construction and renovation projects, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical facilities.

This is a visible, high-responsibility role that blends hands-on technical design with leadership, coordination, and quality oversight. You’ll collaborate directly with clients and project stakeholders while guiding internal teams through complex engineering challenges.

Project Types / Markets

• Mission-critical facilities and high-reliability infrastructure
• Data centers and AI / HPC compute environments
• Major renovations and infrastructure upgrades
• Complex, schedule-driven, multi-discipline projects

Key Responsibilities

Client Collaboration & Engineering Solutions

• Partner directly with clients to understand technical needs, constraints, and operational priorities
• Develop and evaluate design options, guiding clients through tradeoffs related to performance, reliability, constructability, risk, and lifecycle considerations

Electrical Design Leadership

Lead the development of electrical design deliverables, including:

• Conceptual design
• Equipment selection
• Construction drawings
• Specifications
• Engineering narratives

Produce clear electrical markups and ensure documentation standards are met across project phases

Multi-Discipline Coordination

• Coordinate with mechanical, architectural, structural, civil, and specialty disciplines to deliver fully coordinated, code-compliant, and constructable designs
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, consultants, vendors, and project stakeholders to meet scope, schedule, and quality objectives

Quality Control & Technical Review

• Serve as Electrical Discipline Lead by:

  • Reviewing calculations for accuracy and completeness

  • Reviewing design documents for consistency and quality

  • Supporting QA/QC milestones and constructability reviews

• Support project managers with schedule adherence, budget alignment, and delivery standards

Construction Phase Support

• Provide technical support during construction, including:

  • RFI responses

  • Submittal reviews

  • Site visits and field observations

  • Issue resolution and coordination support

Mentoring & Development

• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers

• Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning, and technical excellence

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• 6 years of professional experience in MEP consulting engineering

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or higher)

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or clearly on track to obtain PE within a defined timeframe

• Strong knowledge of building and infrastructure electrical systems, including:

  • Power distribution

  • Grounding and bonding

  • Protective device coordination principles

  • Code-driven design methodologies

• Proven experience leading electrical design on multi-discipline projects

• Strong technical and client-facing communication skills

• Ability to coordinate effectively with architects, contractors, owners, vendors, and internal teams

Preferred Qualifications

Nice-to-haves that strengthen candidacy but are not required:

• Revit experience

• Prior mission-critical experience (data centers, telecom, high-reliability facilities)

• Experience delivering design and construction administration under aggressive schedules

• Alignment with service-oriented and community-focused values

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $115,000 – $150,000 (DOE)
Bonus: Performance-based bonus potential

Salary : $115,000 - $150,000