ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I - CO

Key Responsibilities

• Possess and maintain working knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to utility power distribution systems.
• Aid in designing sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and commercial/industrial power distribution systems.
• Create, update, and maintain GIS database for large-scale electrical distribution systems.
• Conduct site surveys for new utility service requests, develop concept design alternatives, and present alternatives to CLP management and the customer.
• Support lead engineers with major capital upgrade projects, including site visits, engineering calculations, drawings, drafting, field inspections, technical reports, etc.
• Stay updated with utility industry standards and codes, enforcing and maintaining applicable standards and codes for O&M, replacement/renewable, and new installations.
• Analyze electrical fault events, power quality issues, system loading scenarios, and assist CLP crew in implementing corrective actions.
• Gain and maintain intermediate knowledge of power system protection and relaying schemes for electrical distribution systems.
• Create power system models for large-scale power systems using ETAP (or similar software) and perform various power system analyses/studies.
• Create bills of material and technical specifications for various electrical projects.
• Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customers, subcontractors, and construction personnel to understand and determine project requirements.
• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation.
• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Participate in estimate review processes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding the basis of cost estimates.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders.
• Follow up at the end of a project to close any loops in the estimating process.

Skills | Knowledge | Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree from an accredited university with emphasis in power systems required.
• 0-2 years working experience in electrical utility industry.
• Working level experience with medium voltage electrical substations and distribution systems preferred.
• Familiarity with power system analysis, distribution system modeling, and protective device coordination preferred.
• Experience with blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation.
• Experience with ETAP or similar software preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various partners from start to finish.

Work Authorization | Security Clearance

• You must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Military Base Access Security Clearance is required for this position.
• A valid driver’s license with a record meeting the CLP Fleet Policy.

Travel

• Travel between job sites expected with 20-30% overnight travel expected.

Compensation | Benefits

• 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: $67,000-$83,000/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.

Work Environment and Culture

• We are a family-owned company with a culture intentionally built to support our employees’ enjoyment of work.
• The Employee First mentality is reflected in meaningful ways such as a hybrid work schedule, strong work-life balance, provided lunches, after-hours gatherings, Engineering Week celebrations, and even raffles.
• Our engineers consistently report growing faster here due to the unique combination of operations and consulting, allowing for broad exposure and deep expertise across all areas of design and execution.

Growth and Career Development

• At CLPE, you won’t be boxed into a narrow role. Engineers work across all areas of design and execution, gaining broad exposure and deep expertise.
• One moment you may be developing concepts and solutions—soon after, troubleshooting and commissioning a system you helped design.
• This unique combination of operations and consulting creates an environment where engineers quickly become confident, capable experts in their field.
• We mean it—every step, every phase, every part of the full project lifecycle.