Electrical Engineer – Power Distribution & Industrial Control Systems

Black Label Services Inc offers an onsite Electrical Engineer role in Fort Collins, CO with a competitive annual salary range of USD 130,000 to 170,000. This position centers on low and medium voltage power distribution within a switchgear manufacturing environment, with hands on experience in MCCs, transformers, data center infrastructure, and UL508A control panel design. The primary emphasis is power distribution engineering, with control panel integration as a supporting capability, under a collaborative, manufacturing-focused culture.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Power Distribution Systems (Primary Focus)
  • Design, engineer, and support the manufacturing of low- and medium-voltage switchgear (UL891, UL1558), switchboards and panelboards (UL67), motor control centers (MCCs), and distribution transformers (dry-type and liquid-filled)
  • Develop and review single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and interconnection drawings
  • Perform short circuit analysis, arc flash hazard analysis (IEEE 1584), and protective device coordination studies
  • Conduct load flow and voltage drop calculations; ensure proper equipment SCCR alignment and bus bracing requirements
  • Evaluate breaker selection, trip units, and coordination schemes
  • Support equipment submittals, factory testing, and customer technical reviews
  • Interface with utilities, consulting engineers, EPC firms, and data center operators
  • Support FAT, commissioning, and field troubleshooting when required
• Industrial Control Systems (Secondary Focus – UL508A)
  • Design and review UL508A control panels associated with switchgear and MCC applications
  • Generate control schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
  • Perform SCCR calculations in accordance with UL508A
  • Integrate PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, protective relays, and monitoring systems
  • Support UL inspection requirements and maintain panel compliance documentation
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing teams for proper control wiring practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in power distribution engineering
• Experience with switchgear and switchboard design
• Experience with MCC systems
• Experience with transformer applications
• Experience with data center power distribution architecture
• Working knowledge of UL508A control panel design
• Familiarity with NEC (NFPA 70) and NFPA 70E
• Familiarity with IEEE 1584 (arc flash) and IEEE 242 (coordination)
• Relevant UL standards: UL891, UL1558, UL67, UL508A
• Experience with SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar tools
• Authorized to work in the US; this is an onsite role with hybrid schedule considered after six months

Technologies

• SKM
• ETAP
• EasyPower
• AutoCAD Electrical

Location

Fort Collins, CO, onsite. This is an in person role.