ELEC ENGINEER III - DISTRIBUTION : SIGN ON BONUS!

CLP Engineering (CLPE) is growing our engineering team in Corona, and seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer III-Distribution Design with 5-8 years of engineering/utility industry experience to join us. Underground Distribution design experience strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and commercial/industrial power distribution system.
• Develop concept design alternatives, engineering calculations, analysis, and engineering estimates for small-scale system improvement projects for substations and distribution systems.
• Create, update, and maintain GIS database for large-scale electrical distribution systems
• Perform site surveys for new utility service requests, develop concept design alternatives and present alternatives to CLPE management and the customer.
• Assist Lead Engineers with major capital upgrade projects.
• Analyze electrical fault events, power quality issues, system loading scenarios and assist with implementing corrective actions.
• Gain and maintain intermediate knowledge of power system protection and relaying schemes for electrical distribution system.
• Create system model for large-scale power system in ETAP (or similar software) and perform various power system analysis/studies.
• Schedule and attend field walk-downs with our Customers to understand and determine project requirements.

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

Skills | Knowledge | Experience :

• BS degree, Electrical Engineering, from an accredited university (required) . Power systems emphasis (preferred) .
• Five-eight (5-8) years' electrical engineering work experience-Underground Distribution design experience (strongly preferred) .
• Knowledgeable with power system analysis, distribution system modeling, and protective device coordination
• PE License (strongly preferred)
• Experience with medium voltage electrical substations and distribution system
• Experience with ETAP or similar software.
• Must be a Team Player with excellent oral and written communication skills

Work Authorization | Security Clearance:

• Due to the nature of our work as a Federal Contractor, candidates must be a US Citizen.
• Obtain access to a military installation
• Valid driver’s license is required with a record that meets the CLP Fleet Policy.

Travel:

• Up to 20% to client sites outside CA.

Benefits | Compensation:

• We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.
• $10,000 sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Salary range: $116,000-$155,000/year based on experience plus 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 , and we build our culture the same way—intentionally. We know that people do their best work when they enjoy where they work. Our engineering team is collaborative, energetic, and genuinely enjoys solving problems together.

The Employee First mentality shows up in meaningful ways: a hybrid work schedule, strong work‑life balance, provided lunches, after‑hours gatherings, Engineering Week celebrations, and even raffles. It’s a culture where you’re supported, appreciated, and encouraged to thrive.

Growth and Career Development

Our engineers consistently say the same thing: they grow faster here .

At CLPE, you won’t be boxed into a narrow role. Engineers work across all areas of design and execution, gaining broad exposure and deep expertise. One moment you may be developing concepts and solutions—soon after, troubleshooting and commissioning a system you helped design. This unique combination of operations and consulting creates an environment where engineers quickly become confident, capable experts in their field. When we say “full project lifecycle,” we mean it—every step, every phase, every part.

Learn more about CLP Engineering and our sister company . 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.