SUBSTATION AND MICROGRID DESIGN SUPERVISOR

Position Description

The Substation and Microgrid Design Supervisor will oversee a team of drafters and designers, assigning projects and tasks and providing quality control review of design work. As a hands-on role, this position also develops, checks and coordinates designs and drawings needed for substation and microgrid projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with engineering staff, will develop accurate designs complying with recognized drafting standards, company practices, policies and procedures.
• Develop plans, elevations, sections, bill of materials of substation and facility systems, inclusive of below ground and above ground designs.
• Prepare and oversee electrical power system drawings including single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Team and project management: Monitor work performed by drafters and designers on project team and ensure high-quality, timely delivery.
• Ensure all project comments and markups are incorporated into the project's design documents.
• Perform complete design checks to assure applicable codes, standards, design/drafting standards, and technical accuracies are incorporated.
• Attend coordination meetings and collaborate with the engineering staff for input and reviews.
• Perform field verification of existing facilities.
• Familiarity with engineering and construction industry standards.
• Will play a role while interfacing with the customer to provide technical support and integrate designs as needed.
• Exercise independent judgment to develop designs with minimal direction and may concurrently support multiple projects.
• Oversee and update the company design/drafting standards with support of the drafting and design team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills | Knowledge | Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent in drafting, engineering technology or related field (preferred).
• Minimum often (10+) years of experience, five (5+) years with design of electrical systems (substations and/or microgrids) is required.
• Electrical circuit and power flow fundamental knowledge (required).
• Capable of laying out equipment and routing of conduit, cable tray, duct banks, and grounding grids.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Bluebeam, and MS Office. Bentley Substation, AutoDesk Inventor, SDS (Substation Design Suite), Arc-GIS, PLS-CADD, and/or Pole Foreman are preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience as a Team Lead or Design Supervisor is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to others on the team while also continuing to learn, grow, and expand knowledge with the support of the engineering personnel.

Supervisory Responsibility

Oversee and manage a small team of Drafters and Designers.

Work Environment and Culture

We’re a family‑owned company, and we build our culture the same way—intentionally. We know that people do their best work when they enjoy where they work. Our engineering team is collaborative, energetic, and genuinely enjoys solving problems together. The Employee First mentality shows up in meaningful ways: a hybrid work schedule, strong work‑life balance, provided lunches, after‑hours gatherings, Engineering Week celebrations, and even raffles. It’s a culture where you’re supported, appreciated, and encouraged to thrive.

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. When we say “full project lifecycle,” we mean it—every step, every phase, every part. Learn more about CLP Engineering www.clp-engineering.com and our sister company www.clpinc.com.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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: $120,000 - $143,000 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’re a family‑owned company, and we build our culture the same way—intentionally. We know that people do their best work when they enjoy where they work. Our engineering team is collaborative, energetic, and genuinely enjoys solving problems together. The Employee First mentality shows up in meaningful ways: a hybrid work schedule, strong work‑life balance, provided lunches, after‑hours gatherings, Engineering Week celebrations, and even raffles. It’s a culture where you’re supported, appreciated, and encouraged to thrive.

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. When we say “full project lifecycle,” we mean it—every step, every phase, every part. Learn more about CLP Engineering www.clp-engineering.com and our sister company www.clpinc.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.