Electrical Engineer Iv-Substation Design (Inland Empire)

City Light & Power•Corona, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

CLP Engineering (CLPE) is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer IV- Substation Design with a PE license and 8+ years of engineering/utility Industry experience to join their growing engineering team in Corona. CLPE is a high-growth electric utility solutions firm that combines the technical depth of a consultant with the hands-on insight of a utility operator. They support massive, 50-year utility privatization contracts nationwide, offering unmatched stability and exposure to the operation of over 50 substations and extensive microgrid networks. Engineers at CLPE manage the full project lifecycle, from planning and design to field commissioning and operations, with opportunities to work on advanced microgrid projects and smart grid implementation. The company fosters a purpose-driven culture built on accountability, integrity, and collaboration, with a mission to modernize the national grid. CLP Engineering has been recognized by The Denver Post as one of the top workplaces for 2025 & 2026.

Requirements

BS degree, Electrical Engineering, from accredited university with emphasis in power systems required.
PE License required.
Minimum of eight (8+) years of work experience in the electric utility industry.
Expert knowledge with medium voltage electrical substations and distribution system required.
Expert with power system analysis, distribution system modeling, and protective device coordination required.
Experienced in blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services required.
Ability to prepare and maintain construction project schedules in Microsoft Project.
Experience with ETAP or similar software.
Must be a team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be a US citizen.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Design sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and complex 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.
Develop/review complex electrical system models and validate various system study findings/recommendations.
Develop electrical specifications for major electrical apparatus.
Create system model for large-scale power system in ETAP (or similar software) and perform various power system analysis/studies.
Develop bill of material and technical specifications for various electrical projects.
Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to understand and determine project requirements.
Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation.
Possess and maintain broad and in-depth knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to utility power distribution systems.
Update and maintain GIS database for large-scale electrical distribution systems.
Perform site surveys for major upgrade projects, develop concept design, and present the design to CLPE Management and the customer.
Prepare cost estimates for large-scale electric distribution and substation projects.
Keep up to date with utility industry standards and codes.
Enforce and maintain all applicable standards and codes for our O&M, replacement/renewable and new installations.
Analyze electrical fault events, power quality issues, system loading scenarios and assist crew to implement corrective actions.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of power system protection and relaying schemes for electrical distribution system.
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.
Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance and support to help them grow in their professional careers.
Preparation of project construction schedules.
Submission of request for information to clients.
Act as primary point of contact for projects and facilitating design/review process.
Coordinate meetings, scheduling updates, submitting deliverables, and addressing outstanding open items as requested by clients.