Principal Electrical Engineer Job at Airswift Sweden (Denver)

Principal Electrical Engineer

Airswift Sweden

Location:
United States , Denver

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

73.41 - 101.07 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Airswift is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to work for a major O&G company in Englewood, CO, for an initial 12-months assignment. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will provide expert electrical engineering services to Client and its customers. In this role, you will lead technical efforts, oversee project execution, and ensure quality and compliance within the electrical engineering discipline. You will play a critical role in driving innovation, efficiency, and excellence across medium and large-sized projects while mentoring and guiding the electrical team. The position also plays a key role in cross-functional coordination.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and provide technical direction to engineers and designers in executing the electrical scope of work for medium and large projects
Estimate required manhours, prioritize tasks effectively, assign work per project schedules, and communicate updates to project management
Verify the completeness and quality of work performed, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards
Coordinate with project management and discipline managers to ensure alignment with Client’s standard practices and procedures
Perform routine and complex electrical engineering, design, analysis, and technical tasks utilizing current technology, standards, and software
Prepare and review key engineering deliverables, including load lists, power system studies, single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, area classifications, sizing calculations, schematics, equipment specifications, data sheets, requisitions, and technical bid analyses
Work independently on special assignments or collaboratively within a team environment
Implement company and client standards and procedures, while identifying opportunities for process improvements
Maintain a high-quality design threshold through adherence to established quality procedures
Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with agreed codes and practices, contract specifications, schedules, budgets, and safety standards
Provide mentorship and professional development support to junior engineers and designers

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Colorado), with ability to obtain licensure in additional states preferred
15+ years of experience in electrical engineering, including leadership experience on medium-to-large projects
Proficiency in developing grounding, area classification, power distribution, single-line, and motor control drawings
Strong understanding of protective devices, coordination techniques, and electrical system analysis
Experience in estimating manhours, managing schedules, assigning work, and communicating with project stakeholders
Ability to review and verify completeness and quality of engineering deliverables
Expertise in ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEC, and other relevant industry codes and standards
Proficiency in conducting arc flash analyses and calculations
Experience in AC Mitigation analysis
Ability to perform complex engineering calculations, including load flow, short circuit, harmonics, equipment sizing, large motor starting, grounding, transient stability, electromagnetic transients, and insulation coordination
Familiarity with specifying and procuring high, medium, and low-voltage electrical equipment, including MCCs, transformers, and switchgear
Strong client interface skills with the ability to understand and address client needs
Proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively with engineers and designers
Experience with electrical modeling and analytical software, such as ETAP or EasyPower, for power system and transmission line studies (ETAP experience preferred)
Previous experience participating in Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates
Ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget
Familiarity with electrical construction techniques, installation practices, and plant start-up requirements

Nice to have:

Ability to obtain licensure in additional states
ETAP experience

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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