Principal Electrical Engineer-Power Systems

Job Description

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 :

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Benefits & Compensation :

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.

Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

Engineering Support,Environment,Internship,Law Enforcement,Catering Operations

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 150000 - 185000