Planning Engineer

Overview

Performs prudent planning, engineering, operational and economical studies and develops reliable and cost-effective solutions to design, construct and safely operate the electrical system. Develops technical standards, specifications, guidelines, and business processes for use by other departments and acts as a resource for technical advice. Assists in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of the department in analyzing and proposing system improvements and new facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Issues well-justified recommendations for the annual capital budget to meet compliance, capacity, or reliability requirements.
• Utilizes engineering analysis software tools, models, and databases to identify needed projects and support project justification.
• Develops Short Range and Long Range Plans for the electrical system including substations, transmission and distribution construction, and improvement projects.
• Independently designs electrical layout and interconnections for data centers, large commercial customers, and new subdivisions.
• Determines system protection requirements and limitations by independently performing coordination studies, voltage drop studies, and fault current studies and issues recommendations to improve and optimize electrical system performance.
• Develops technical standards and guidelines for internal and external use.
• Designs electrical layout and interconnections for data centers, large commercial customers, and new subdivisions with minimal oversight.
• Reviews construction work orders to ensure adherence to short-range work plans, specifications, NOVEC policies, guidelines, and procedures, and determines over-current and over-voltage protection requirements.
• Facilitates planning activities with management, principal engineers, developers, and government agencies to ensure that ultimate anticipated load growth development coincides with proposed system improvements.
• Reviews outage data and determine appropriate system improvements. Determine outage trends and develop programs to correct significant outage causes.
• Reviews the accuracy of the system maps and data in the Geographic Information System (GIS) and CYME engineering model for use within the organization.
• Provides guidance to less experienced engineers and provides technical expertise and team leadership daily.
• Interprets industry standards and regulations and provides technical support for regulatory compliance efforts.
• Follows all Cooperative, OSHA, and VOSHA Safety Rules and Cooperative human resources practices, policies, and procedures.
• Works continually towards self-development to maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.

Education and Experience

• Three (3) years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• NCEES EIT certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all company policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with general computer operation and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and meet rapidly changing customer and business needs by quickly refocusing and realigning strategic and operational direction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Power Engineering and Planning concepts, industry standards, and utility practices.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and monitoring capital and operational budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to learn electrical distribution, transmission, and substation facilities design and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to reason analytically and relate theoretical concepts to practical applications.
• Demonstrated ability to apply prudent problem solving and decision-making techniques and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to review, interpret and analyze maps, plans, drawings, data, and field information.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Premier health benefits, including an onsite wellness center
• Survivor and Disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional match of your contribution at a rate of 50% up to the first 12%
• Life insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave
• Education Assistance
• Annual Company Events