Lead Engineer - Non Wire Alternatives

Job Title: Lead Engineer NonWires Alternatives

Reports to: Manager of NonWires Alternatives

Office Location: Portland Maine Augusta ME Orange CT or Boston MA

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from: $102000 $139431

Job Summary

The NonWires Alternative Lead Engineer is responsible for leading and working collaboratively on the development analysis implementation maintenance evaluation measurement and verification (EM&V) of distributed energy resources (DER) which are part of the NonWires Alternatives (NWA) in Maine. This position also leads the advancement of other key clean energy initiatives as appropriate such as utility thermal energy networks. Specifically this position will be responsible for:

• Apply the established distribution criteria and uses sounds utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system.
• Work closely with the Distribution and Transmission Planning teams to investigate configure scenarios and run models that can help to identify NWA technologies to address system needs.
• Identify NWA opportunities through the application of suitable criteria to planned capital projects.
• Perform engineering analyses of distribution system needs and technical review of NWA proposals. Complete distribution system reliability studies contingency plans review capital budget project proposals prepare net present value economic analyses and/or Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) modeling and determine correction of circuit electrical operating deficiencies.
• Review Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) evaluations on potential NWA projects performed by the team.
• Support NWA contract negotiations and EM&V requirements.
• Oversee the development of NWA opportunities and associated sourcing process including Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Managing budgeting forecasting and reporting requirements for the NWA programs.
• Acting as the intermediary between the NWA team and other internal groups regarding progressing NWA projects towards contract and implementation.
• Establishing and maintaining positive internal and external stakeholder relationships including those with regulators.
• Assist during storm restoration efforts.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant technical experience required (Industry Related).
• Masters degree preferred.

Technical & Functional Job Specific Skills

• Knowledge of the electric transmission and distribution system DER Planning and System impact strong and demonstrated ability to understand power systems analysis specifically as it relates to NWA project suitability and NWA proposal evaluation.
• 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.
• Demonstrated understanding of utility operations and positive stakeholder interactions with experience working with and across functional departments (Projects Regulatory Investment Plan Distribution & Transmission Planning others).
• Demonstrated project management experience and supporting the implementation of complex initiatives and projects (e.g. BESS ESS Solar & Other Generations Plants Substations Projects Distribution & Transmission Lines etc).
• Experience advancing competitive procurements RFP RFI Contract Management.
• Excellent analytical problem solving interpersonal verbal and written communication skills must be an effective and positive communicator.
• Strong business and technical background desired.
• Proactive and results oriented approach.
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC NPCC ISO PUC etc.

Competencies

• Be a role model.
• Be agile.
• Collaborate and Share.
• Develop Self & Others.
• Empower to grow.
• Focus to achieve results.
• Technical Skills.

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