CLP Engineering

Planning and design with O&M in mind

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About the firm

CLP Engineering, LLC is a full-service electric utility solutions engineering practice. Drawing on more than twenty years of experience in electrical utility system ownership, upgrades, maintenance, and operations alongside its sister entity, City Light & Power, Inc., it provides specialized engineering and design services. The practice delivers microgrids, SCADA systems, utility infrastructure design, energy engineering, asset management, and operations and maintenance support to government, commercial, industrial, and utility clients nationwide.

Firm type
Power & Utility Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Automation & Controls

People

Ajay SitaulaVP & Chief Engineer

Dalton ShafferEngineering Director

Dave EttemaEngineering Supervisor

Ben SadlerEngineering Supervisor

Ryan WelshManager of the Project Management Office

Devin ThewlisSCADA Supervisor

Eric RuffelLead Energy Engineer

Daniel JimenezLead Maintenance Engineer

Zachary HoepfnerGIS Specialist

Richard DayCivil Engineering Supervisor

Tom GilidaEngineering Administrative Manager

Capabilities

Microgrids

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End-to-end planning, design, and implementation of resilient localized power grids for communities, utilities, and critical infrastructure.

  • Microgrid Systems Integration

    Integration of complete microgrid systems, combining renewable energy sources, battery storage, conventional generation, and smart controls.

  • Planning and Energy Analysis

    On-site feasibility investigations, system impact studies, and comprehensive energy analysis to optimize localized power systems.

  • Microgrid Engineering Solutions

    Multi-disciplinary engineering solutions spanning electrical, energy, SCADA, mechanical, civil, and environmental requirements.

  • Equipment Sourcing and Procurement

    Technical specification and procurement support for critical components including solar arrays, substations, switchgear, and microgrid controllers.

  • Turnkey Construction

    Turnkey implementation and construction management for federal, state, and local agencies to ensure design compliance.

Comprehensive supervisory control and data acquisition solutions designed to optimize system monitoring, automation, and operational efficiency.

  • Operational Assessments

    Field assessments and data collection to evaluate existing setups, identify performance opportunities, and develop RFPs.

  • HMI and Database Design

    Design of intuitive human-machine interfaces, standardized point lists, and comprehensive control databases.

  • Control System Integration

    Installation, programming, and integration of RTUs, IEDs, and networks with outage and distribution management platforms.

  • OT Communication Networks

    Design, testing, and troubleshooting of serial and TCP/IP communications over fiber, copper, radio, and cellular mediums.

  • Testing and Commissioning

    Execution of point-to-point testing, server verification, and communication interface commissioning.

  • Cybersecurity and Compliance

    Hardening of critical infrastructure through compliance with NIST and NERC-CIP regulations to mitigate evolving threats.

  • System Maintenance

    Proactive diagnostic and troubleshooting services to resolve operational issues across networks and control systems.

Pre-Design & Planning

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Strategic planning and analytical studies to define project parameters and maximize long-term return on investment.

  • Electrical System Studies

    Load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash, harmonic, and system impact analyses.

  • Advanced System Modeling

    Creation and updating of electrical models utilizing specialized software tools such as ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, and CYME.

  • Master Planning and Resiliency

    Energy security planning, reliability assessments, smart grid roadmaps, and long-term utility infrastructure planning.

  • Technical Specifications and RFPs

    Development of major component specifications, conceptual designs, preliminary drawings, and request for proposal packages.

  • Standards Development

    Formulation of design, construction, testing, and safety procedures using current industry codes.

  • GIS and Asset Management

    Mapping applications and GIS database setup alongside the compilation of record as-built drawings and manuals.

Design Engineering

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Systematic utility engineering design supporting capital improvements, automation systems, and construction activities.

  • Capital Improvement Projects

    Engineering and detailed design for utility infrastructure upgrades and capital works.

  • Utility Automation Systems

    Integration of smart technologies and advanced automation systems into existing utility networks.

  • Advanced Distribution Management

    Engineering of SCADA and ADMS interfaces to streamline distribution control and operations.

  • Construction Support Services

    Field engineering, coordination, and technical support throughout the construction lifecycle.

Testing & Commissioning

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Comprehensive Testing Protocols To Verify That Utility Systems Are Safe

    Support includes Comprehensive testing protocols to verify that utility systems are safe.

  • Compliant

    Support includes compliant.

  • Operational Before Commissioning

    Support includes operational before commissioning.

Operations & Maintenance Engineering

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Technical Support

    Support includes Technical support.

  • Monitoring

    Support includes monitoring.

  • Troubleshooting To Keep Electricity Transmission

    Support includes troubleshooting to keep electricity transmission.

  • Distribution Assets Operating Efficiently

    Support includes distribution assets operating efficiently.

Energy Engineering

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Auditing and smart engineering designs targeted at reducing energy waste and optimizing utility efficiency.

Industries

Electric Utilities · Power Transmission & Distribution · Government · Industrial · Defense · Commercial

Projects

APG Electrical Distribution System Infrastructure Upgrade

Defense

Project details

Electrical distribution infrastructure upgrade at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Fort Campbell Substation Relay Replacement

Fort Campbell, KY · Defense

Project details

Substation relay replacement project at Fort Campbell.

JBLM SCADA Project

JBLM, WA · Defense

Project details

SCADA system project at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

USMA West Point SCADA Project

West Point, NY · Defense

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SCADA system project at United States Military Academy West Point.