Staff Electrical Engineer - Denver, Colorado

Talent Finders is seeking a mid-level Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EIC) Engineer with 7+ years of experience to support Oil & Gas and Utility projects. In this hands-on design role, you’ll develop complete electrical and I&C drawing packages, perform core calculations and equipment specifications, collaborate with multi-discipline teams, support vendor/client coordination, and participate in construction support. The position offers growth into advanced technical, project, and client-facing responsibilities.

• Develop complete electrical drawing packages: one-lines, area classification, grounding, lighting layouts
• Create conduit/cable routing plans, conduit and cable schedules
• Produce interconnection diagrams, panel layouts, and termination drawings
• Perform electrical calculations: load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, cable/conduit sizing
• Select/specify switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, UPS, distribution panels
• Assist with bills of materials, equipment datasheets, and procurement support
• Use electrical analysis software (ETAP, SKM) for system studies
• Prepare and maintain I&C packages: instrument location plans, instrument/I-O lists
• Develop loop, ladder, and wiring diagrams; control panel layouts, terminal diagrams, panel BOMs
• Collaborate on P&IDs with process and mechanical teams
• Assist in developing instrument datasheets, control philosophies, cause & effect matrices, network architecture diagrams
• Assist in specifying PLCs, RTUs, instrumentation, and control system components
• Coordinate with vendors for instrumentation/control panel submittals and integration
• Contribute to proposals: preliminary scope, budget, schedule inputs
• Support site walkdowns and data collection for retrofit and greenfield projects
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to produce coordinated drawing packages
• Interface with clients and vendors on scope, schedule, and technical requirements
• Participate in construction support: RFIs, redlines, field verifications
• Apply quality standards and contribute to continuous improvement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related ABET-accredited program (Master’s may substitute for 1 year experience)

• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred)

• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures

• Proficiency with electrical design tools and drafting (AutoCAD, MicroStation; 2D/3D rendering tools)

• Experience with electrical analysis software (e.g., ETAP, SKM)

• Ability to perform core electrical calculations and develop complete drawing packages

• Familiarity with I&C documentation: I/O lists, loop/ladder/wiring diagrams, control panel layouts

• Experience selecting/specifying electrical and I&C equipment (PLCs, RTUs, instrumentation, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, UPS)

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite and relevant engineering analysis programs)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving and critical thinking

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, collaboration, organization, and team-building skills

• EIT certification preferred
  

• Must have PE or in process of getting it

Up to $160k plus bonuses and benefits

Talent Finders Inc. is a boutique recruitment partner dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with the fast-moving worlds of gaming and artificial intelligence. We specialize in sourcing senior gameplay, engine/rendering, tools, technical-art engineers who ship, applied ML/LLM professionals, data-platform & analytics experts, and high-scale infrastructure engineers for live-ops services. By combining deep vertical expertise with a nimble, relationship-driven approach, we help top organizations build high-performing teams the right way—fast, thoughtfully, and with long-term cultural fit in mind.

Our mission is to empower game-studios and AI-driven enterprises to accelerate innovation by providing curated access to elite technical talent—talent that not only meets current needs but thrives in future-facing environments. We are committed to delivering thoughtful, precision-driven hiring solutions that strengthen teams, raise standards, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for our clients and candidates alike.