Design Supervisor; Design Lead

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.

Why CLPE?

• 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.

Position

Description:

CLP Engineering (CLPE) 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.

Key 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.
• Team and project management:
  
  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.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills | Knowledge |

Experience:

• Associate degree or equivalent in drafting, engineering technology or related field preferred.
• 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 Micro Station, Bluebeam, and MS Office.
• Bentley Substation, Auto Desk 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.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration…