Sr Engineer - Distribution Planning

Responsibilities

• Studies of the effects of Distributed Energy Resources (“DERs”) on the electric distribution system.
• Hosting Capacity Analysis studies (capacity of the electric distribution system to accept DERs), generating results and associated technical files.
• Non-Wires Alternative solution analysis and Locational Net Benefit Analysis for constraints on the electric distribution system and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Reviews DER interconnection requests to the electric distribution system per Rule 15, determines any technical interconnection requirements, and performs Interconnection Studies as required.
• Evaluates DER-related technologies and determines their use in facilitating cost-effective integration of DERs into the electric distribution system.
• Supports DER-related regulatory proceedings with written or verbal testimony as required.
• Supports DER technology forecasting including distributed generation, energy storage, and electric vehicles.
• Conducts engineering analysis to determine the distribution system construction requirements for new, large commercial, industrial, and master-planned residential distribution load additions in a timely and cost-effective manner in accordance with established distribution plans.
• Develops and updates short-term (1-3 years), mid-term (10 years), and long-term (ultimate build-out) distribution facility load forecasts and master distribution facility expansion plans.
• Determines the need for proposed location, timing, and scope of new distribution substations for a 10-year period, and coordinates with other departments as necessary in the planning, design, siting, and construction processes.
• Coincides with Operations and Regional Operating Center personnel in the analysis and resolution of customer voltage and power quality problems as required.
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes, and regulations applicable to position and company.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Essential Education, Skills, and Environment: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in engineering and 6 years industry experience as a practicing engineer. Must be a licensed PE. If no PE license, then must have 8 years as a practicing engineer.
• Demonstrated knowledge of: Electrical engineering concepts, Electric system modeling software, Engineering and cost analyses, DER technologies including interconnection preferred, Performing field inspections.
• Demonstrated Skills Such As Analytical, interpersonal and communication, Managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines, Establishing positive internal and external customer relations.
• Equipment and Applications: PCs, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Work Environment and Physical Demands: General office environment.