City Light & Power, Inc.
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:
* 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-$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.
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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.