Electrical Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for;

• Design and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts for car wash equipment, including PLC-based control systems, motor drives, sensors, and actuators.


• Select and specify electrical components such as PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, relays, power supplies, motors, and safety devices.


• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, UL 508 and UL73, CE (not applicable- only for EU products), and relevant local or environmental regulations).


• Collaborate with mechanical engineering to ensure proper integration of electrical and mechanical systems within equipment designs.


• Support manufacturing by providing clear build documentation, troubleshooting electrical issues on the production floor, and assisting with first article builds.


• Develop and execute electrical testing and validation plans, including functional testing, safety testing, and failure analysis.

Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.


• 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering within an industrial, automation, or heavy equipment manufacturing environments


• Functional / Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities


• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including power distribution, control circuits, and grounding.


• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, motors, and industrial communication protocols.


• Ability to read, create, and maintain electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.


• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and certification requirements.


• Hands-on troubleshooting skills for electrical and control system issues.


• Proficiency with engineering documentation tools and Microsoft Office; experience with electrical CAD software preferred.


• Ability to translate technical requirements into clear, actionable instructions for manufacturing and service teams.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $135,000

Location: Onsite in Arvada, CO

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.