ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEER IV (CORONA)

City Light & Power, Inc; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CLP Engineering, part of City Light & Power, Inc., is expanding its Corona engineering team. We seek an Electrical Engineer IV- Substation Design with a PE license and 8+ years of utility experience to contribute to design, modeling, and field execution on complex projects. As a Federal Contractor, applicants must be U.S.

citizens. The role combines office design and field verification, leveraging ETAP modeling, GIS data, and substation expertise to modernize grid infrastructure in service of

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical engineering/utility industry experience.
• PE license is required.
• US citizenship is required for Federal Contractor work.

Responsibilities

• Design sub-transmission systems and substations.
• Develop concepts and estimates for small-scale improvements.
• Create models and perform power system analyses.
• Develop electrical specs for major apparatus.
• Model large-scale power systems in ETAP.
• Prepare BOMs and technical specifications.
• Conduct field walk-downs with customers and crews.
• Maintain GIS data for distribution systems.
• Perform site surveys for upgrades and present designs.

Skills

Substation design

Power systems analysis

ETAP software

GIS data management

Education

PE license

Tools

ETAP

GIS software

Job description

CLP Engineering: Engineering Built on Utility Operations Experience

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.
• 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 & 2026!

Position Description

CLP Engineering (CLPE) is growing our engineering team in Corona, and seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer IV- Substation Design with a PE license and 8+ years of engineering/utility Industry experience to join us. Due to the nature of our work as a Federal Contractor, candidates must be a US citizen.

Key Responsibilities

• Design sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and complex commercial/industrial power distribution systems.
• Develop concept design alternatives, engineering calculations, analysis, and engineering estimates for small-scale system improvement projects for substations and distribution systems.
• Develop/review complex electrical system models and validate various system study findings/recommendations.
• Develop electrical specifications for major electrical apparatus.
• Create system model for large-scale power system in ETAP (or similar software) and perform various power system analysis/studies.
• Develop bill of material and technical specifications for various electrical projects. Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to understand and determine project requirements.
• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation.
• Possess and maintain broad and in-depth knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to utility power distribution systems.
• Update and maintain GIS database for large-scale electrical distribution systems.
• Perform site surveys for major upgrade projects, develop concept design, and present the design to CLPE Management