SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER-POWER SYSTEMS - City Light & Power, Inc

Senior Electrical Engineer-Power Systems

Location: Greenwood Village, CO

CLP Engineering (CLPE) is seeking an experienced, motivated Senior Electrical Engineer with a PE license to join our engineering team at our Denver location. Due to the nature of our work as a Federal Contractor, candidates must be a US Citizen.

CLPE is a full-service electric utility solutions engineering firm in Denver with more than twenty years’ experience in electrical utility system ownership, upgrades, maintenance and operations through our sister company, City Light & Power. CLPE offers a wide range of power system engineering services to investor-owned, municipal, cooperative, government, industrial, and commercial customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and complex commercial/industrial power distribution systems.
• Develop concept design alternatives, engineering calculations, analysis, and engineering estimates for small-scale system improvement projects for substations and distribution systems.
• Develop/review complex electrical system models and validate various system study findings/recommendations.
• Develop electrical specifications for major electrical apparatus.
• Create system model for large-scale power system in ETAP. Perform various power system analysis/studies.
• Develop bill of material and technical specifications.
• Schedule and attend field walk-downs to determine project requirements.
• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation.
• Participate in estimate review process as needed.
• Update and maintain GIS database for large-scale electrical distribution systems.
• Perform site surveys for major upgrade projects and develop concept design,
• Prepare cost estimates for large-scale electric distribution and substation projects.
• Keep up to date with utility industry standards and codes. Enforce and maintain all applicable standards and codes for our O&M, replacement/renewable and new installations.
• Will assist site construction personnel throughout the project life cycle.
• Analyze electrical fault events, power quality issues, system loading scenarios. Assist site crew with implementing corrective actions.
• Project management duties: Prepare construction schedules; submit RFI to clients; act as POC for facilitating design review process and addressing open items as requested by client.
• Update and maintain GIS database for large-scale electrical distribution systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance in support of their career development.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel: 20% to client sites outside CO

Skills and Qualifications:

• BS degree, Electrical Engineering, from accredited university with emphasis in power systems required.
• PE License required.
• Eight plus (8+) years of work experience in electrical utility industry.
• Solid background with medium voltage electrical substations and distribution systems.
• Possess broad and in-depth knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to utility power distribution systems.
• Expert with power system analysis, distribution system modeling, and protective device coordination.
• Must be a team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Other Requirements:

• You must be a US citizen.
• You will be required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Benefits & Compensation:

• We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.
• Salary range: $138,000-$170,000 based on experience plus eligible to participate in Short Term Incentive Plan.
  • We reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range based on factors unrelated to sex.

To learn more, visit our website: www.clp-engineering.com

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.