Distribution Planning Engineer Staff III
Distribution Planning Engineer Staff III
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Job Description
Overview
Lead the change!
Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space we are focused on building a modern secure and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.
We are designing the grid of the future!
In this role you will support a wide range of projects for our diverse client portfolio playing a key part in shaping the grid of the future. Youll provide expert consulting services focused ondistribution system modeling and analysis always with a client-centered mindset. Your work will directly support clients by helping them make informed data-driven decisions that align with the evolving energy landscape.
In this role your contributions will include but are not limited to development and completion of reports presentations technical trainings distribution planning studies distributed energy resource (DER) system impact analyses short circuit and protection coordination studies generation interconnection application review system design studies cost-benefit analysis and alternatives analysis.
Responsibilities
Howyou can make an impact:
- Provide client support on electrical theory technical problem-solving code compliance standards and criteria compliance and other technical subject matter.
- Communicate with clients and ensure that client expectations are not only met and managed properly but also exceeded.
- Prepare reports presentations letters one-line diagrams and maps to communicate study results.
- Process generate and maintain data as required for engineering related studies.
- Consistently aim to develop tools processes and procedures that enhance engineering study completion and efficiency.
- Participate in multi-functional teams to obtain input address comments and perform studies.
- Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
- Perform various distribution planning studies in multiple software environments while applying planning criteria mitigation and considering alternatives analysis.
- Identify expected system impacts from the interconnection of load growth and distributed energy resource (DER) technologies and determine appropriate and cost-effective mitigation measures where necessary.
- Perform research and analysis work related to the proliferation of distributed energy resources and distribution automation capabilities including solar wind storage electric vehicles conservation voltage reduction automated circuit restoration and other emerging technologies.
- Perform technical reviews for distribution planning studies performed by other engineering staff and provide feedback to ensure production of high-quality deliverables.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bring your passion heres whats needed:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Master of Science or higher preferred
- Minimum 4 years of experience related to distribution utilities/power systems (i.e. electric cooperatives municipalities investor-owned utilities research labs etc.)
- Distribution modeling software experience in at least one software platform (CYME Synergi Electric openDSS etc.)
- Strong technical skills and understanding related to utility distribution systems.
- Proven team player skilled in mentoring and building strong internal and external relationships.
- Strong organizational and communication skills both written and verbal particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
- Strong interpersonal problem solving and analytical skills.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks.
- Flexible with the ability to manage change
- Have high standards and pride in producing quality reports and products
- Strong technical report writing skills.
- Experience in automation/programing (Python and/or SQL preferred).
How we support you:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical dental and vision with 100% premium coverage foryou.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Employee ownership Program
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
- Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.
Location: This position is remote US or Canada
Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Poster
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
