Lead Engineer - Distribution Planning
Lead Engineer - Distribution Planning
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$ 111000 - 139431
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Job Description
TITLE: Lead Engineer Distribution Planning
We offer AWESOME BENEFITS SIGN ON BONUS RELOCATION
LOCATION: Orange CT
WorkType : OFFICE
SALARY RANGE: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from $111000 to $139431
Job Summary
Provide guidance and develop other distribution planning engineers in the team.
Collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage thermal N1 and power factor assessments.
Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels.
Apply the established distribution criteria and uses sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system.
Recommends Distribution Automation devices to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives.
Apply the established distribution criteria for Distribution Resiliency to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives.
Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in daytoday basis such as GIS (SMWeb SmartMap) SAP Load Data systems etc.
Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of distribution planning.
Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.
Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional and divisional activities.
Assist during storm restoration efforts.
Technical Skills & Requirements
The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of those candidates seeking a position in Distribution Planning. However offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous experience in these Distribution Planning activities (e.g. T&D Engineering P&C etc..
Technical Skills/Competencies
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 (e.g. field experience standardization develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)
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.
Job Specific Competencies
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.
Education & Experience Requirements
BSEE required
7 years of experience (Industry Related)
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Job Posting End Date:
May272025Employment Type
Full Time
