Senior Associate Engineer - Electrical Power Infrastructure & Buildings

Lead nationally recognized lighting and electrical engineering work that shapes beautiful, innovative and sustainable places for people and communities, and help build our company for the future.

Clanton is growing, and we are adding a full-time Senior Associate Electrical Engineer position to our team. In this role, you will lead complex lighting design and electrical engineering projects that carry the firm's name and reputation from concept through construction, with real authority over technical direction and client relationships. You will collaborate with our excellent project managers, designers, engineers, and CADD technicians to exceed clients’ expectations.

You will also work closely with the Leadership Team on firm strategy and business development in addition to project delivery, and you will mentor the next generation of engineers. This role will help shape the long-term direction of projects and teams while advancing Clanton's reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and service.

• Lead large, complex lighting and electrical engineering projects from concept through construction, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships, understanding organizational goals, and providing strategic guidance throughout project delivery.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to support project planning, staffing, business development, and firmwide initiatives that advance Clanton's growth and market presence.
• Direct and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical leadership, professional development, resource allocation, and accountability for project outcomes.
• Oversee technical design, quality assurance, code compliance, and application of industry standards for lighting and electrical engineering projects.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, presentations, industry organizations, and professional events while driving innovation, process improvement, and operational excellence.

In your first 6 to 12 months, success in this role will mean serving as a trusted technical and project leader who consistently delivers high-quality work while strengthening client relationships and supporting the growth of our Team. You will confidently be managing complex projects, overseeing budgets, mentoring Team Members, coordinating effectively with the Leadership Team and clients, and contributing to business development efforts.

• Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering, electrical engineering with a building systems focus, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience.
• Ability to work in person at our Boulder office 2 days per week.
• Strong professional written and verbal communication, active listening, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor project teams, allocate resources, and manage complex scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Strong background in EZPower, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Mastery of electrical power system and lighting design, including technical review and development of construction documents.
• Expert knowledge of the NEC, electrical utility requirements, IES Recommended Practices, and applicable codes and standards.

• 15 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer licenses in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Texas, and/or California.
• LEED AP, WELL AP, or PMP certifications.
• Familiarity with GIS, Micro Station, Sketch Up, Revit, AGi
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• Experience leading large-scale…