Field Engineer Iv

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, unlike any other firm. 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
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• End‑To‑End Exposure: At CLPE, we have no silos. Our engineers manage the full project lifecycle
  —from planning and design to field commissioning and operations.
• Cutting‑Edge Tech: 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.
• Balanced Impact: Enjoy a healthy mix of office‑based design and field‑based execution
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• Purpose‑Driven Culture: 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!

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.

• Review and coordinate customer service connections (small projects that require a basic system changeout for connections) – site walks with customer, concept sketches, specifications, BOM, procurement support, customer design review, design and drawings, construction support, as‑built, and final documentation.
• Coordinate and develop large distribution and substation projects for engineering review – projects that require 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 effort 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.
• Keep track of apparatus maintenance records and assist in developing R&R plans – review field inspections for QA/QC, keep track of maintenance requests in GIS, keep track of apparatus and device testing reports and assist engineer 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 on a regular basis.
• 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. Support field crew for troubleshooting faults and failures.
• Be a key engineering POC for on‑site/in the field support, as a part of the engineering team.
• Report to and interface with the engineering team, while also coordinating with other managers, operations teams, and customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 8+ years' experience required with an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (ET) from an accredited college/university, with emphasis in electrical power systems or additional experience to demonstrate competency.
• Advanced understanding of medium voltage electrical substations and distribution systems.
• Experience with power flow, key components, and electrical system operation.
• Experience in blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to support various projects and services.
• Must be proficient with design software such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, Arc GIS, and Bluebeam.
• Knowledge and expertise of distribution system design software such as PLS‑CADD and Pole Foreman (preferred).

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.