Principal Electrical Engineer-Power Systems

PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - POWER SYSTEMS

City Light & Power, Inc. provides the following pay range: $/yr - $/yr. Pay is based on skills and experience.

Location:

Denver, CO – Hybrid Work Schedule.

CLPE is a full‑service electric utility solutions engineering firm in Denver with more than twenty years of 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.

CLPE is a federal contractor; candidates must be U.S. citizens.

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

• Possess and maintain broad and in‑depth knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to utility power distribution systems.
• 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 and 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 systems.
• Schedule and attend field walk‑downs to determine project requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates and assist construction personnel throughout the 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.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with emphasis in power systems.
• Minimum of 12 years of work experience in the electric utility industry, including at least 5 years in a Lead, Supervisor or Project Manager role.
• PE license required.
• Subject‑matter expert in power system analysis, distribution system modeling, and protective device coordination.
• Expert knowledge of medium‑voltage electrical substations and distribution systems.
• Experience with MS Project (or similar) to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services.
• High proficiency with power system software such as ETAP, SKM, Easy Power or similar.
• Ability to develop staff through mentoring and coaching.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and multi‑tasking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player capable of working with various partners from start to finish.

• 25% to project site locations.

• U.S. citizenship.
• Required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance.
• Valid driver’s license required.

• Medical, dental, life insurance and 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Salary range: $150,000 – $185,000 per annum 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.