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City Light & Power, Inc. · 2 months ago

PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER-POWER SYSTEMS

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $185K/yr

12+ years exp

City Light & Power, Inc. is a full-service electric utility solutions engineering firm in Denver. They are seeking an accomplished Principal Electrical Engineer-Power Systems to lead engineering design projects, develop engineering packages, and mentor junior engineers in the field of utility power distribution systems.

ElectronicsEnergyReal EstateRenewable Energy

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Power System AnalysisDistribution System ModelingProtective Device CoordinationElectrical Engineering DegreePE LicenseMedium Voltage SubstationsPower System SoftwareAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam PlayerMentoring Skills

Required

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree from accredited university with emphasis in power systems required

Minimum of twelve (12+) years of work experience in electric utility industry to include at least 5 years in a Lead, Supervisor or Project Manager role

PE License required

Subject Matter Expert (SME) with power system analysis, distribution system modeling, and protective device coordination required

Expert knowledge with medium voltage electrical substations and distribution systems

Previous experience utilizing MS Project (or similar) to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services

High proficiency with power system software (ETAP, SKM, EasyPower or similar)

Ability to develop staff through mentoring and coaching

Must have excellent analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written required

Must be a team player and be able to work with various partners from start to finish

You must be a US citizen

You will be required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance

Valid driver's license required