FIELD ENGINEER IV

City Light & Power, Inc.; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401k with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A utility solutions firm in California seeks a Field Engineer to manage electrical system maintenance and customer service projects. The candidate will work with engineers on large distribution and substation projects, ensuring CAD and GIS standards are maintained. With 8+ years of experience and an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology required, this role offers a competitive salary between $124,000 and $133,000 per year, a hybrid work schedule, and generous benefits, including 401k and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical power systems.
• Proficient in project documentation including blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to work on large distribution projects with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer service connections and small projects.
• Develop large distribution and substation projects.
• Maintain GIS and CAD drawings and standards.
• Support engineers with data collections and field verifications.
• Monitor reliability indices and assist in outage reports.

Skills

Medium voltage electrical substations knowledge

Electrical system operation experience

Blueprints and specifications proficiency

Design software proficiency (AutoCAD, MicroStation)

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (ET)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

PLS-CADD

Job description

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 CartoPac 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, MicroStation, 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 locations with up to 25% overnight travel expected.

Compensation | Benefits

• We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.
• Salary range: $124,000-$133,000/year based on experience; eligible to participate in Short Term Incentive Plan.
• We reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range based on factors unrelated to sex.

Work Environment and Culture

We’re a family-owned company with a culture built on collaboration, accountability, and support. The Employee First mentality includes a hybrid work schedule, strong work‑life balance, provided lunches, after‑hours gatherings, and engineering celebrations. Our engineers work across all areas of design and execution, gaining broad exposure and deep expertise. We emphasize growth, teamwork, and practical problem solving.

Learn more about CLP Engineering at www.clp-engineering.com and our sister company www.clpinc.com. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.