Project Engineer, Power Systems & Microgrid Delivery

City Light & Power; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

City Light & Power, via CLP Engineering, seeks a Project Engineer to lead electrical power system upgrade projects, including substations, microgrids, and SCADA. You will coordinate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning with PMs and stakeholders.

The role demands 5+ years in power systems engineering, strong analytical skills, and effective communication. A hybrid work schedule and extensive field support are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering field (required).
• 5+ years of experience in electrical power system project engineering roles.
• Experience with substation and/or distribution system design and upgrade projects.
• Familiarity with power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, or similar).
• Working knowledge of industry standards, codes, and design practices.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and design of substation, distribution, energy/microgrid, and SCADA projects, including study/planning, design development, procurement support, construction support, testing, and commissioning.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as single-line diagrams, schematics, equipment layouts, grounding designs, protection schemes, calculations, specifications, and bills of material.
• Support and manage technical aspects of power system studies and technical evaluations, including load flow, short circuits, coordination, and arc flash analysis, to ensure sound engineering decisions.
• Support all phases of project execution from planning through commissioning, including scope development, schedule coordination, cost input, and tracking of engineering deliverables.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, design changes, and field modifications, and provide engineering support during construction to resolve technical issues and clarify design intent.
• Conduct site visits, field walkdowns, technical reviews, and support testing, start-up, and commissioning activities for substations, distribution, SCADA, automation, microgrid and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, internal departments, and multidisciplinary teams to align engineering activities with project scope, budget, schedule, and client requirements.

Skills

Power system engineering

Substation design

Technical writing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

City Light & Power, via CLP Engineering, seeks a Project Engineer to lead electrical power system upgrade projects, including substations, microgrids, and SCADA. You will coordinate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning with PMs and stakeholders.

The role demands 5+ years in power systems engineering, strong analytical skills, and effective communication. A hybrid work schedule and extensive field support are part of the package.