PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER-POWER SYSTEMS

City Light & Power, Inc. is a high-growth electric utility solutions firm that combines consulting expertise with utility operations. The Principal Electrical Engineer-Power Systems will lead engineering projects related to power distribution systems, focusing on microgrid designs and system improvement projects while mentoring junior engineers.

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

Requirements:

• 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