PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER-POWER SYSTEMS

City Light & Power, • Denver, CO • 5h ago

Principal Electrical Engineer-Power Systems

Location: Denver, CO - Hybrid Work Schedule

CLP Engineering (CLPE) is seeking an accomplished Principal Electrical Engineer-Power Systems for a senior role on our engineering team. 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.

The Principal Electrical Engineer is considered a Specialist in the electrical engineering field and the role impacts the direction and resource allocation of CLPE programs and projects.

City Light & Power/CLP Engineering has been recognized by The Denver Post as one of the top workplaces for 2025!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Possess and maintain broad and in-depth knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to utility power distribution systems.

Keen ability to apply expertise to complex problems.

Develop concept design alternatives, engineering calculations, analysis, and engineering estimates for system improvement projects for substations and distribution systems.

Lead the engineering design of sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and complex commercial/industrial power distribution systems.

Develop conceptual and detailed engineering packages for microgrid designs with renewable and fossil fuel generation assets.

As a Lead Engineer, prepare, review, and approve design reports and procedures.

Develop/review complex electrical system models in ETAP (or similar software) and validate various system study findings/recommendations.

Develop electrical specifications for major electrical apparatus.

Maintain strong and responsive company-customer relationships.

Maintain in-depth knowledge of power system protection and relaying schemes for electrical distribution system.

Schedule and attend field walk-downs to determine project requirements.

Prepare cost estimates and assist construction personnel throughout project life cycle with tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate.

Analyze electrical fault events, power quality issues, system loading scenarios and assist CLP crew to implement corrective actions.

Keep current with utility industry standards and codes. Enforce and maintain all applicable standards and codes for O&M, replacement/renewable and new installations.

Provide guidance and mentor junior engineers to help with their career development and oversee their tasks on specific project work.

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

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree from accredited university with emphasis in power systems required.

Minimum of twelve (12+) years of work experience in electric utility industry to include at least 5 years in a Lead, Supervisor or Project Manager role.

PE License required.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) with power system analysis, distribution system modeling, and protective device coordination required.

Expert knowledge with medium voltage electrical substations and distribution systems.

Previous experience utilizing MS Project (or similar) to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services.

High proficiency with power system software (ETAP, SKM, EasyPower or similar)

Ability to develop staff through mentoring and coaching.

Must have excellent analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written required.

Must be a team player and be able to work with various partners from start to finish.

Travel:

25% to project site locations.

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: $150,000-$185,000/annual 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.

City Light & Power is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here and the supplemental poster can be found here.

CLP ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at 720-305-0400.

CLP abides by Executive Order 13665. The Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision poster is available here.

To comply with federal law, CLP participates in E-Verify, an electronic program through which employers confirm the employment eligibility of their employees after hire. The E-Verify poster is available here.

CLP is a drug free workplace.Apply at: http://ipc.us/t/5B1A2A4FD86E4875.

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