City Light & Power, Inc.

PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER-POWER SYSTEMS

Greenwood Village, CO

full time

$150,000-$180,000

On-site

Utilities

About This Job

Principal Electrical Engineer-Power Systems Location: Greenwood Village, 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

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Keen ability to apply expertise to complex problems.

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

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

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

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

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

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Develop electrical specifications for major electrical apparatus.

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Maintain strong and responsive company-customer relationships.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skills And Qualifications

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

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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.

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PE License required.

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

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Expert knowledge with medium voltage electrical substations and distribution systems.

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

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

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Ability to develop staff through mentoring and coaching.

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

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Strong communication skills, both verbal and written required.

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

Travel

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25% to project site locations.

Other Requirements

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You must be a US citizen.

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You will be required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance.

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Valid driver’s license required.

Benefits & Compensation

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We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.

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Salary range: $150,000-$180,000/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. Compensation: From $150,000 to $180,000 per year

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