ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IV-SUBSTATION DESIGN

Electrical Engineer IV-Substation Design

Location: Corona, CA

CLP Engineering (CLPE) is growing our engineering team in Corona, and seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer IV- Substation Design with a PE license and 8+ years of engineering/utility Industry experience to join us. 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 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.

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

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.

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

- Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders.

- Assist construction personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding the basis of cost estimate.

- Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance and support to help them grow in their professional careers.

Project Management Duties:

- Preparation of project construction schedules

- Submission of request for information to clients.

- Act as primary point of contact for projects and facilitating design/review process.

- Coordinate meetings, scheduling updates, submitting deliverables, and addressing outstanding open items as requested by clients.

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

Skills and Qualifications:

- BS degree, Electrical Engineering, from accredited university with emphasis in power systems required.

- PE License required.

- Minimum of eight (8+) years of work experience in the electric utility industry.

- Expert knowledge with medium voltage electrical substations and distribution system required.

- Expert with power system analysis, distribution system modeling, and protective device coordination required.

- Experienced in blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services required.

- Ability to prepare and maintain construction project schedules in Microsoft Project.

- Experience with ETAP or similar software.

- Must be a team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Travel:

- 20-30% travel

Other Requirements:

- You must be a U.S. citizen.

- You will be required to obtain Military Base Security Access 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: $130,000-$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.

Flexible work from home options available.