Description

CLP Engineering (CLPE) in Denver, CO is a full-service electric utility solutions engineering firm 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.

We are growing our engineering teams and seeking a motivated Senior Electrical Engineer with a PE license and 8+ years of engineering/utility Industry experience to join us.

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 (or similar software) and perform various power system analysis/studies.
• Develop bill of material and technical specifications for various electrical projects. Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to understand and determine project requirements.
• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation.
• Possess and maintain broad and in-depth knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to utility power distribution systems.
• Update and maintain GIS database for large-scale electrical distribution systems.
• Perform site surveys for major upgrade projects, develop concept design, and present the design to CLPE Management and the customer.
• 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.
• Analyze electrical fault events, power quality issues, system loading scenarios and assist crew to implement corrective actions.
• Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance and support to help them grow in their professional careers.
• Project management: prepare construction schedules; submit RFI to clients; act as POC for facilitating design review process and addressing open items as requested by clients.
  *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Travel: Up to 20% to client sites as needed

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Hybrid work schedule is possible with in-office work expected on Wednesdays and Thursdays when not traveling.

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.
• Expert with power system analysis, distribution system modeling, and protective device coordination.
• Experienced working with blueprints, specifications and proposals for preparation of time/cost/labor estimates.
• Must be a team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Other Requirements:

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to travel out of state to project sites.
• You will be required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance.

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: $130,000-$165,000 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.