ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I, CO

About the Role

The Electrical Engineer I will work on the design, development, and maintenance of the electrical distribution and substation systems of our contracts and clients systems with varying levels of independence based on their level and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Possess and maintain working knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to utility power distribution systems.
• Assist in designing sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and commercial/industrial power distribution systems.
• Develop concept design alternatives, engineering calculations, analysis, and engineering estimates for small-scale system improvement projects for substations and distribution systems.
• Create, update, and maintain GIS database for large-scale electrical distribution systems.
• Perform site surveys for new utility service requests, develop concept design alternatives and present the alternatives to CLP management and the customer.
• Assist lead engineers with major capital upgrade projects, including site visits, engineering calculations, drawings, drafting, field inspections, and technical reports.
• Keep up to date with utility industry standards and codes, and enforce/maintain 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 to implement 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 in ETAP (or similar software) and perform various power system analysis/studies.
• Develop 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 process with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding the basis of cost estimate.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree from an accredited university with an emphasis in power systems.
• Working level experience with medium voltage electrical substations and distribution systems preferred.
• Familiar with power system analysis, distribution system modeling, and protective device coordination preferred.
• Experienced in blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation.
• Experience with ETAP or similar software preferred.
• Must have excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Must be a team player and be able to work with various partners from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Work Authorization: Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Security Clearance: Military Base Access Security Clearance is required.
• Driver's License: A valid driver’s license with a record that meets the CLP Fleet Policy.
• Travel: Travel between job sites expected with 20-30% overnight travel.