NY - Distribution Planning Engineer (ALL LEVELS)

About the role

The Distribution Planning Engineer will collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments. They will analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels. The role involves identifying deficiencies in the distribution system, recommending Distribution Automation devices, developing designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives, applying distribution criteria for resiliency, and continually striving to innovate and integrate improvements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments.
• Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels.
• Identify deficiencies in the distribution system and recommend Distribution Automation devices.
• Develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives using established distribution criteria.
• Apply established distribution criteria for Distribution Resiliency and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives.
• Strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of Distribution Planning.
• Develop a thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools such as GIS (ArcFM), SAP, Load Data systems, etc.
• Seek out and develop subject matter expert skills to mentor, support, and lead the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.
• Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional and divisional activities.
• Aid in storm restoration efforts.

Requirements

• BSEE required with additional consideration given to applicants with Advanced Degrees or Certifications (e.g. MSEE, PE, etc.).
• Ideal candidates will have between 2 and 15 years of professional experience in the industry.

Qualifications

• Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results: Comprehensive Area Studies, Power Flow, DER, Voltage, Contingency, phase imbalance, Power Factor correction, Short Circuit, reliability, resiliency, Capacity, distribution automation, etc.
• Software Proficiency: Power System Analytics (CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.)

Skills

• Leadership: Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers, provide technical leadership in complex projects, mentor, develop, and support team in technical skills, collaborate across departments, liaison/direct contractors on company policy, standards, and best practices, work independently with little supervision.

Benefits

• GREAT BENEFITS
• SIGN ON BONUS
• RELOCATION

Pay

• The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $101,400 to $160,000.

Schedule

• In Office