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Job Description
Principal Electrical Engineer-Power Systems
Location : Greenwood Village, CO
CLP Engineering (CLPE) is seeking an accomplished Principal Electrical Engineer-Power Systems for a senior role on our engineering teamDue 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.
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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.
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.
Salary : $160,000 - $200,000
