Substation And Microgrid Design Supervisor

City Light & Power•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CLP Engineering (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 its sister company City Light & Power, Inc. (CLP), CLPE supports utility privatization contracts nationwide, providing experience with over 50 substations and microgrid networks. CLPE offers end-to-end project lifecycle exposure, from planning and design to field commissioning and operations, and specializes in advanced microgrid projects (500kW to 10MW) and smart grid implementation. The company fosters a purpose-driven culture focused on accountability, integrity, and collaboration to modernize the national grid, and has been recognized as a top workplace.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience with design of electrical systems (substations and/or microgrids).
Electrical circuit and power flow fundamental knowledge.
Capable of laying out equipment and routing of conduit, cable tray, duct banks, and grounding grids.
Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Bluebeam, and MS Office.
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to others on the team while also continuing to learn, grow, and expand knowledge.
Must be a US Citizen.
Military Base Security Access Clearance is required.
Valid driver’s license is required with a record that meets the CLP Fleet Policy.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent in drafting, engineering technology or related field.
Bentley Substation, AutoDesk Inventor, SDS (Substation Design Suite), Arc-GIS, PLS-CADD, and/or Pole Foreman experience.
Previous experience as a Team Lead or Design Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Oversee a team of drafters and designers, assigning projects and tasks, and providing quality control review of design work.
Develop, check, and coordinate designs and drawings needed for substation and microgrid projects.
Develop accurate designs complying with recognized drafting standards, company practices, policies, and procedures.
Develop plans, elevations, sections, and bills of materials for substation and facility systems, including below-ground and above-ground designs.
Prepare and oversee electrical power system drawings, including single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Monitor work performed by drafters and designers, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery.
Ensure all project comments and markups are incorporated into the project's design documents.
Perform complete design checks to assure applicable codes, standards, design/drafting standards, and technical accuracies are incorporated.
Attend coordination meetings and collaborate with engineering staff for input and reviews.
Perform field verification of existing facilities.
Interface with the customer to provide technical support and integrate designs as needed.
Exercise independent judgment to develop designs with minimal direction and support multiple projects concurrently.
Oversee and update company design/drafting standards with support from the drafting and design team.
Other duties as assigned.