Maintenance Engineer II

City Light & Power•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The CLPE Maintenance Engineer II will work with the Engineering Maintenance Team to provide technical expertise in distribution and substation equipment, and collaborate with stakeholders to support strategic initiatives, grid reliability and safety. 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. Through our sister company City Light & Power, Inc. (CLP), we support massive, 50-year utility privatization contracts nationwide, giving our team unmatched stability and a front-row seat to the operation of over 50 substations and extensive microgrid networks. At CLPE, engineers manage the full project lifecycle —from planning and design to field commissioning and operations. Join us to take a lead role in advanced microgrid projects (500kW to 10MW) and smart grid implementation. Enjoy a healthy mix of office-based design and field-based execution. Quickly grow your career in an environment built on accountability, integrity, and collaboration in the mission to modernize the national grid. City Light & Power/CLP Engineering has been recognized by The Denver Post as one of the top workplaces for 2025!

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree from accredited university with emphasis in power systems (required).
2+ years of working experience testing and maintaining electrical power equipment in electrical utility industry.
Demonstrated expertise in the maintenance and operational practices of electrical apparatus across utility sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and complex commercial/industrial power distribution systems.
Familiar with system record documentation, including O&M manuals, blueprints, as-builts drawings, logs, etc.
Familiar with medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, power system analysis, and protective device coordination.
Current with applicable utility industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
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.
You must be a US citizen.
You will be required to obtain Military Base Access Security Clearance.
Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Possess and maintain knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to utility power distribution systems maintenance.
Support the development and revision of maintenance and testing standards for electrical substations and distribution systems in alignment with industry best practices.
Assist with implementation of preventative maintenance programs that adhere to Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) initiatives, latest industry standards and manufacturer’s recommendations.
Develop detailed plans and procedures for routine testing and maintenance of electrical apparatuses found in sub-transmission, substations, and distribution systems.
Collaborate in the design and implementation of asset recordkeeping database system to capture all test reports, inspections, and performance data for key electrical assets that can be used for analysis and preventative maintenance planning.
Analyze electrical apparatus test reports, field inspection data, and other performance data to identify performance status and life-cycle assessment of key electrical assets.
Propose cost-effective maintenance or replacement plans based on the technical analysis of the data.
Lead preparation of technical reports, presentations, and documentation summarizing Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for system reliability, and actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
Conduct outage analysis, calculate IEEE 1366 reliability indices, and support resolution of high impact outages to enhance grid reliability, resilience, and safety.
Perform field surveys and condition assessments of critical electrical assets and systems; identify deficiencies, and collaborate with site teams corrective action plans prior to management review.
Utilize GIS database to track, analyze, and manage maintenance, testing, and inspections activities for large-scale electrical distribution systems.
Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations of electrical faults, protection mis operations, power quality disturbances, and abnormal loading conditions; develop corrective action plans.
Maintain working knowledge of power system protection and relaying schemes for electrical distribution system.
Support training initiatives related to the maintenance program, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and best practices.