Operations Engineer

We are looking for an Operations Engineer to join our team!

Were seeking an Operations Engineer to be an inspired and safety-focused contributor to our Engineering team supporting distribution system analysis planning and capital improvements to enhance customer service through storm-hardened construction as well as customer/developer-facing interconnection work. Youll help integrate solar storage EV infrastructure and other DERs safely and reliably onto the distribution grid while balancing system performance standards and operational needs. Youll use your engineering judgment and experience system modeling and cross-functional collaboration skills to deliver timely interconnection decisions and grid solutions that benefit all GMP customers.

What youll do

DER Interconnections

• Technical review of DER interconnection requests (e.g. solar storage EVSE microgrids CHP) including application screening and feasibility assessment.
• Perform distribution impact studies (as needed): thermal loading voltage/voltage regulation protection coordination studies power quality impacts / analysis and define operational constraints. Present mitigation options to stakeholders to determine the most appropriate path forward.
• Issue interconnection requirements (e.g. equipment upgrades voltage regulation settings changes fusing and recloser setting modifications telemetry/communications requirements operating guidelines) as finalize with stakeholders
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Planning Engineering and various Field Operation disciplines) to align on interconnection & internal schedules and communicate commissioning requirements.

Distribution engineering & grid solutions

• Maintain and improve distribution system models in GIS / CYME to support evolving distribution system analysis needs.
• Contribute to feeder-level planning and targeted reliability/capacity improvements driven by generation load and flexible DER growth at growing adoption levels with an increasing focus on contingency switching operations while also adhering to applicable standards and codes (e.g. NESC NEC and applicable IEEE standards).
• Leverage data-driven insights (queue trends upgrade drivers constraint mapping) to develop repeatable engineering approaches templates and decision frameworks that improve cycle time and consistency for all Distribution System analysis processes.

What were looking for

This position requires electrical power experience an engineering degree and the ability to work independently and safely to prioritize tasks to meet goals and deadlines. Successful teammates are forward-thinking and embrace technology and collaboration across multiple teams. They also have the communication skills to work effectively and build relationships with many stakeholders balancing multiple changing priorities to meet customers needs.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience aligned to distribution engineering / DER integration).
• Working knowledge of electric distribution systems (three-phase and single-phase) voltage regulation concepts and common utility equipment (transformers regulators capacitors switching/protection devices).
• Comfort working with engineering analysis tools and datasets
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver successful projects.
• Ability to communicate technical requirements clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with DER interconnection processes and/or distribution studies (screening feasibility impact assessments).
• Experience with performing load flows and protection coordination studies.
• Experience with contingency switching (N-0 N-1) and evaluation of impacts of various feeder configurations.
• Familiarity with relevant interconnection standards and concepts (e.g. IEEE 1547 / inverter-based resources protection impacts power quality considerations).
• Experience with distribution analysis tools (e.g. CYME Synergi DEW Milsoft OpenDSS ETAP) and GIS/work management systems.
• EIT and/or PE (or progress toward licensure).
• Experience with developing requirements and/or integrating telemetry/controls with advanced inverters to meet various distribution system requirements and bulk system markets.

Location

Can be either our Rutland or Colchester Vermont office.

Compensation

As part of our commitment to fair and open hiring practices we disclose compensation. This position offers a competitive salary range of $75000 $110000 annually commensurate with experience qualifications and the scope of responsibilities. We believe in skill dedication innovative thinking and growth.

Dont meet every single requirement

Were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace-so if youre excited about this role but your background doesnt align perfectly we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Green Mountain Power

GMP is focused on increasing resiliency and affordability while cutting carbon and costs for all. We serve 275000 customers in Vermont and were the first utility in the world to get a B Corp certification meeting rigorous social environmental accountability and transparency standards and committing to use business as a force for good. GMP was named to Fast Companys 2024 Most Innovative Companies in the World list the sixth time earning thatand 2021 the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) honored GMP as a nationwide leader in energy transformation. And in 2022 GMP was named to TIMEs list of the 100 Most Influential Companies for its groundbreaking resiliency work to transform the grid for customers.

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