Electrical Engineer Distribution Engineering – Power Enterprise – SFPUC (5241) (155779)

Under general direction the 5241 Electrical Engineer works in the Distribution Engineering group and performs engineering tasks and assignments related to electric service interconnections.

The group is focused on providing good customer service and resolving technical and contractual issues to meet customer needs.

The Grid planning engineer will play a crucial role in the design analysis and optimization of SFPUCs owned electric utility grids.

This role requires expertise in power analysis capital improvement planning /construction as well as the ability to create system coordination studies and arc flash reports.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering with a focus on electric utilities and system coordination.

Project name: Grid Planning and Analysis 

Essential Functions:

Create and maintain SFPUCs electric system models

Perform engineering analysis of requested interconnections to SFPUCs infrastructure

Provide good customer service. Be able to clearly communicate SFPUCs grid requirements with internal and external stakeholders.

Keep a record and track interconnection agreements (solar grid etc.)

Perform power quality investigations. Conduct site assessments. Perform Field Inspections

Prepare analysis planning and engineering design documents cost estimates and construction drawings for customer interconnection to the City-owned electric distribution system

Assure compliance with good utility practices and applicable codes and standards

Provide technical assistance operational guidance and engineering support for the maintenance of existing City-owned and operated transmission and distribution systems and facilities;

Other duties as assigned.

Working Relationships:

The position will not be supervising people initially but the plan is that once the workload increases the position will assist with supervising the following job classes.

The position will also work with other Power Enterprise divisions as needed.

Nature of the work:

The grid connections engineer play a crucial role in integrating new interconnection projects (whether distributed energy resource or loads) to SFPUCs owned and operated electrical system.

It includes tasks such as

1. Grid Feasibility Studies
   1. Analyze whether the grid can accommodate a new connection (generation or load).
   2. Evaluate voltage levels fault currents and capacity constraints.
2. Interconnection Design
   1. Design and review the interface between the customers installation and the grid (e.g. substations transformers protection systems).
   2. Specify equipment and ensure it meets technical standards and safety codes.
3. Regulatory Compliance
   1. Ensure connection proposals comply with national grid codes utility requirements and safety regulations.
4. System Planning
   1. Periodically review the aggregate load on the system and plan system improvements

Qualifications :

Experience and Training Guidelines

Five (5) years verifiable professional electrical engineering work experience which includes two (2) years experience equivalent to the 5207 Associate Engineer level or higher;

AND

Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in electrical Engineering.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Working knowledge of
   • Power system analysis (load flow fault level stability)
   • Grid codes and interconnection standards (e.g. IEC IEEE PG&E)
   • Protection systems SCADA and automation
2. Proficient in Power system simulation tools
   • Systems Analysis Inc (SKM Power*Tools for Windows) Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP) etc
3. Experience in renewable interconnections

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection.

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 

Verification of Education and Experience:

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Note: Falsifying ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience education training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

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The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.