Senior Engineer - Distribution Planning

Key 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 using established distribution criteria and sound utility engineering practices.
• Apply Distribution Planning tools such as GIS (SMWeb, SmartMap), SAP, Load Data systems, etc., to develop a thorough understanding and application of these tools.
• Innovate and integrate improvements to enhance the precision and efficiency of distribution planning.
• Mentor and support the team to advance business needs by developing subject matter expert skills as necessary.
• Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional and divisional activities.
• Aid in storm restoration efforts.

Required Qualifications

• BSEE required, other engineering disciplines may be considered based on relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of experience (industry-related).
• Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations, and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model.
• Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction.
• Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review, and approve engineering work done by others.
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State, and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.).
• Knowledge of Power System Studies: Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results (e.g. 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 (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.).

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
• Generous performance-based bonuses.
• 12% 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development and clear career advancement pathways.