Field Engineer IV

Overview

CLP Engineering: A firm like no other:
Operations Culture, Consulting Execution. 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 exposure to the operation of over 50 substations and extensive microgrid networks.

City Light & Power/CLP Engineering has been recognized by The Denver Post as one of the top workplaces for 2025.

Why CLPE?

• End-to-End Exposure:
  Our engineers manage the full project lifecycle from planning and design to field commissioning and operations.
• Cutting-Edge Tech:
  Lead roles in advanced microgrid projects (500 kW to 10 MW) and smart grid implementation.
• Balanced Impact: A healthy mix of office-based design and field-based execution.
• Purpose-Driven Culture:
  Growth in an environment built on accountability, integrity, and collaboration in the mission to modernize the national grid.

Position

Description:

The CLPE Field Engineers will work on the maintenance of the electrical systems of CLP’s utility privatization (UP) or CLPE clients with varying levels of independence, with support from our Electrical Engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate customer service connections (small projects requiring a basic system changeout) – site walks with customers, concept sketches, specifications, BOM, procurement support, customer design review, design and drawings, construction support, as-builts, and final documentation.
• Coordinate and develop large distribution and substation projects for engineering review — projects requiring existing utility system reconfiguration, capacity increase, and/or protective device coordination.
• Keep GIS and CAD drawings/standards up to date — support Carto Pac data collection daily to maintain the system as-built condition in GIS; update system one-lines and other CAD drawings as needed.
• Support engineer(s) on various projects – data collections, field verifications, relay settings download/upload, event data gathering, metering information tracking, and field wiring.
• Maintain apparatus maintenance records and assist in developing R&R plans — review field inspections for QA/QC, track maintenance requests in GIS, track apparatus and device testing reports, and assist engineers in analyzing them.
• Support asset inspections and maintenance workflow – help field crew with asset data collection, troubleshooting, adding data fields, and QA/QC data collection regularly.
• Monitor reliability indices and support engineering in preparation of outage reports for large-scale faults and outages.
• Support field troubleshooting and data gathering for fault events – download relay event data and assist field crew in troubleshooting faults and failures.
• Serve as a key engineering POC for on-site field support as part of the engineering team.
• Report to and interface with the engineering team, coordinating with other managers, operations teams, and customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills | Knowledge | Experience

• 8+ years’ experience with an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (ET) from an accredited college/university, with emphasis in electrical power systems or equivalent competency.
• Advanced understanding of medium voltage electrical substations and distribution systems.
• Experience with power flow, key components, and electrical system operation.
• Experience with blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other project documentation.
• Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, ArcGIS, and Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of distribution system design software such as PLS-CADD and Pole Foreman (preferred).

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Authorization | Security Clearance

• Due to the nature of our work as a Federal Contractor, candidates must be a US Citizen.
• Military Base Access Security Clearance is required for this position.
• A valid driver’s license with a record that meets CLP Fleet Policy.

Travel

• Travel between job sites, offices, and…