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Engineer – Lighting & Electrical Systems

Boulder, CO, USA

Job Type

Full-Time

Workspace

Hybrid

Salary Range

$72,600 - $120,400

About the Role

Clanton is growing! We are adding a full-time Engineering position to our team and are open to considering candidates a wide range of experience, with commensurate compensation and responsibility. This position involves designing power and lighting systems for buildings, infrastructure, and public spaces to support our Architecture + Planning & Policy and Transportation + Urban Design studios.


CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS


If you are passionate about designing safe and beautiful lighting and electrical systems and are eager to grow in a trusting, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment, this is the position for you! You are the perfect candidate if you are self-motivated and are comfortable supporting multiple projects simultaneously.


PRIMARY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Electrical System Design – Develop electrical system layouts, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, conduit and wiring sizing, grounding, bonding, and protection.

  • Lighting Design & Analysis – Design and analyze interior and exterior lighting systems, applies IES standards, and prepares lighting calculations.

  • Power & Controls Engineering – Design power distribution, lighting control systems, and emergency egress solutions; integrates control sequences.

  • Technical Documentation & Specifications – Prepare and review electrical and lighting specifications, product submittals, and construction documents.

  • Project Coordination & Integration – Interpret engineering drawings, collaborate with architects and engineers, and ensure seamless integration of lighting and electrical systems into broader project goals


PREFERRED SKILLS AND CREDENTIALS


  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Colorado plus ideally additional states (UT, CA, NM, AZ, WY)

  • Project Management experience and training, ideally PMP certified

  • Team leadership and resource management experience

  • Effective client communication and relationship development

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering for Buildings, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or other related engineering degree

  • Minimum three (3) years of building and/or transportation lighting engineering

  • Understanding of key codes & standards (ASHRAE, NEC, LEED, IECC, CDOT, etc.)

  • Proficiency in lighting software such as AGI32

  • Proficiency in electrical engineering software such as EZ Power and Revit Electrical

  • Professional written and verbal communication skills, and active listening skills

Benefits

  • Health, dental, disability, and life insurance with 0 monthly premiums.

  • 15 days of PTO. Minimum. 

  • 12 paid company holidays.

  • 4% 401k match.

  • 40 hours of yearly paid professional delvelopment time.

  • 12 weeks paid family leave.

  • Hybrid work from home schedule.

About the Company

Clanton & Associates, Inc. is a lighting design and engineering firm renowned nationally and internationally as a leader in sustainable lighting. Beginning in 1981, Clanton & Associates has combined design and technical excellence in lighting and electrical systems for transportation, urban environments, master planning, civic, academic, and daylighting projects. We work in a hybrid mode between our office in north Boulder, CO and from home.

Clanton & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our team.

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