SUBSTATION DESIGN SUPERVISOR

Position Description

CLP Engineering (CLPE) is seeking a talented Substation Design Supervisor with power systems background and 8+ years' experience to join us.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with engineering staff, will develop accurate designs complying with recognized drafting standards, company practices, policies and procedures.
• Develop plans, elevations and sections of various electrical 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. Will perform complete design checks to assure applicable codes, standards, design/drafting standards, and technical accuracy are incorporated.
• Create design/construction drawing packages for substation design projects including substation general plan, elevation and detail, bill of material, conduit and cable schedule.
• Attend coordination meetings, communicate with project team and field personnel; create/extract reports as required.
• Create bill of materials (BOMs) for all components associated with the various electrical system designs.
• Perform field verification of existing facilities.
• Familiarity with engineering and construction industry standards. Will play a role with 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 of eight (8+) years of experience, preferably 10+ yrs with design of electrical systems (distribution systems and/or substations) required.
• 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.
• Capable of laying out equipment and routing of conduit, cable tray, duct banks, and grounding grids.
• Able to provide mentorship and guidance to others on project the team.

Supervisory Responsibility

Oversee and manage a small team of Drafters and Designers.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands: This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Travel to project sites may be required.

Benefits | Compensation

• 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: $110,000-$140,000/year 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

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands: This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Travel to project sites may be required.

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.

City Light & Power/CLP Engineering Recognition

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