Description Citrine LLC is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership and help guide the growth of our electrical engineering team and projects.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in electrical engineering consulting, power systems, and engineering design, along with the ability to lead and mentor engineers, oversee project contracts and client relationships, and guide projects from planning and design through execution and closeout. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys balancing team development and project management with technical involvement, including providing engineering direction, jumping into project details, and contributing to technical problem-solving and project delivery.
This position is ideally suited for candidates located near Lakewood, CO, with flexibility for hybrid work arrangements. Occasional travel to client sites, project locations, and company offices may be required.
Salary: $150,000–$160,000 DOE, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level technical leadership across electrical engineering projects, remaining hands-on with power systems studies, engineering design, technical reviews, analysis, and problem-solving.
- Work alongside engineers and project teams to understand project requirements, address technical challenges, and provide guidance and support throughout project execution.
- Oversee electrical power systems studies, including arc flash, short-circuit, protective device coordination, load flow, and related system analyses.
- Provide technical direction on electrical system design, equipment specifications, system assessments, and engineering recommendations.
- Review and interpret study results, identify system issues, and develop practical recommendations to improve electrical system safety, reliability, and performance.
- Support the development and review of electrical design drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
- Oversee technical work and project deliverables, helping ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with client requirements.
- Work directly with clients to understand project needs, provide technical recommendations, and maintain strong working relationships.
- Support projects across a variety of markets, including federal, municipal, private, industrial, and commercial clients.
- Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and construction teams to address field conditions, resolve technical issues, and support project implementation.
- Lead, mentor, and develop electrical engineering personnel, including workload planning, performance feedback, recruiting, and onboarding.
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and project teams across the company to coordinate project requirements, address technical challenges, and support successful project execution.
- Assist with proposals, estimates, technical presentations, and business development efforts to support new work and client relationships.
- Work with company leadership to identify team needs, improve engineering processes, and grow Citrine's electrical engineering capabilities.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, engineering consulting, power systems, or a related field.
- Strong background in electrical power systems, including electrical distribution, system design, and power system studies.
- Experience with arc flash, short-circuit, protective device coordination, load flow studies, and related electrical analyses.
- Familiarity with SKM, ETAP, or similar power system analysis software.
- Experience providing technical oversight, reviewing engineering work, and resolving complex technical challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and support engineering personnel, coordinate workloads, and manage competing priorities.
- Experience overseeing project budgets, resource allocation, contracts, schedules, and deliverables.
- Strong client relationship and communication skills, with the ability to work with clients, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, scopes of work, contracts, and other project documentation.
- Experience with federal, municipal, industrial, commercial, or private-sector engineering projects is preferred.
- Experience supporting proposals, estimating, client presentations, and business development efforts is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and applicable engineering and project management software.
- Ability and willingness to travel to client sites, project locations, and company offices as needed.
Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred, or willingness to obtain.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Background Check and Site Access
- Candidate must successfully pass a background check, which may include verification of employment, education, and other records in accordance with state, local, and federal requirements.
- A valid driver’s license must be possessed and maintained.
- The ability to obtain and maintain access authorization for government and other secured facilities and sites is required.
Benefits
Citrine is committed to supporting the health, well-being, and work-life balance of employees and their families through a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick
- Voluntary supplemental insurance options
- Company cell phone plan
- Flexible work arrangements and schedules
Eligibility requirements and waiting periods may apply to certain benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
Citrine LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, age, protected veteran status, disability (physical or mental), or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application and hiring processes. If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance or accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at recruiting@citrinellc.com.
