Substation Design Supervisor

City Light & Power•Denver, CO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

CLP Engineering (CLPE) is seeking a talented Design Supervisor (Design Lead) with power systems background and 8+ years' experience to join us. The Design Supervisor will oversee a team of drafters and designers, assigning projects and tasks, and provide quality control review of design work. As a hands-on role, this position also develops, checks and coordinates designs and drawings needed for plant electrical systems per applicable standards and codes. 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. CLPE stands out for its expertise in cutting-edge technology. 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

Minimum of eight (8+) years of experience, preferably 10+ yrs with design of electrical systems (distribution systems and/or substations) required.
Proficient with AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation, Bluebeam, and MS Office.
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Capable of laying out equipment and routing of conduit, cable tray, duct banks, and grounding grids.
Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to others on project the team.
Candidates must be a US Citizen.
Obtain access to a military installation
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 preferred.
Bentley Substation, AutoDesk Inventor, SDS (Substation Design Suite), Arc-GIS, PLS-CADD, and/or Pole Foreman are preferred, but not required.
Previous experience as a Team Lead or Design Supervisor is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Working with engineering staff, will develop accurate designs complying with recognized drafting standards, company practices, policies and procedures.
Develop plans, elevations and sections of various electrical systems, inclusive of 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 on project team and ensure high-quality, timely delivery.
Ensure all project comments and markups are incorporated into the project's design documents.
Will perform complete design checks to assure applicable codes, standards, design/drafting standards, and technical accuracy are incorporated.
Create design/construction drawing packages for substation design projects including substation general plan, elevation and detail, bill of material, conduit and cable schedule.
Attend coordination meetings, communicate with project team and field personnel; create/extract reports as required.
Create bill of materials (BOMs) for all components associated with the various electrical system designs.
Perform field verification of existing facilities.
Familiarity with engineering and construction industry standards.
Will play a role with interfacing with the customer to provide technical support and integrate designs as needed.
Exercise independent judgment to develop designs with minimal direction and may concurrently support multiple projects.
Oversee and update the company design/drafting standards with support of the drafting and design team.
Other duties as assigned.
Oversee and manage a small team of Drafters and Designers.