Project Engineer, Transportation

Deliver efficient and innovative lighting and electrical engineering for vehicle and pedestrian transportation projects emphasizing safety and wellbeing through strong engineering, technical coordination, and clear client communication.

At Clanton & Associates, we design lighting that helps people and nature thrive. Since 1981, we have been recognized nationally and internationally for leadership in sustainable lighting and electrical systems. Our work spans transportation, urban environments, master planning, civic, academic, and day lighting projects. We bring together design, engineering, policy, and technical expertise in a collaborative small-firm setting. We work in a hybrid model from our Boulder, Colorado office and remotely.

• Lead specific phases of lighting and electrical engineering projects, producing quality deliverables while supporting project schedules, budgets, client requirements, and effective coordination across disciplines.
• Develop lighting and electrical designs, including calculations, panel schedules, wiring and conduit sizing, one-line diagrams, controls, grounding, specifications, and electrical details.
• Develop roadway and street lighting work using applicable engineering drawings, lighting calculations, IES Recommended Practices, lighting plans, details, schedules, controls, and energy calculations.
• Review technical designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, and documentation for accuracy, applicable standards, client requirements, and overall quality.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, other disciplines, manufacturers, and project team members to resolve technical questions, identify conflicts, and support integrated design solutions.
• Provide guidance to junior team members while contributing to project planning, resource coordination, quality control, scope and fee development, and project financial management as a project manager-in-training

In your first 6 to 12 months, success will mean becoming a dependable technical contributor on transportation lighting and electrical projects, producing accurate and constructible work, communicating clearly with clients and project teams, and applying relevant standards with increasing independence. You will build effective working relationships across disciplines, provide useful guidance to junior team members, anticipate information needed to keep work moving, and help teams address technical and operational challenges before they affect project delivery.

• 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Power Systems), or Civil Engineering.
• EIT credential.
• Strong background in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong professional written and verbal communication, active listening, presentation, and client relationship skills.

• 6 years of experience.
• PMP certification.
• Familiarity with GIS, Micro Station, Sketch Up, Revit, AGi
  32, and related design tools.
• Experience leading lighting and/or electrical engineering for large-scale transportation projects.
• Experience deploying automation and AI responsibly and productively.
• Experience supporting business development efforts with existing and new clients.

• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance with no monthly premium for employees.
• 4% employer 401(k) match.
• Hybrid work schedule based in Boulder, with regular in-office collaboration and work-from-home flexibility.
• Paid time off that grows with relevant experience and tenure, plus paid company holidays.
• Paid professional development time and support for continuing growth.
• A culture that values integrity, transparency, respect, and learning.
• Full benefit details are governed by current company policies and plan documents.

If your background does not match every qualification exactly, but you believe you would thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.