Title: Associate Engineer - Distribution Planning

Location: NY Rochester

Work-Type: OFFICE

SALARY RANGE: $72400 to $90,600

Job Description:

Job Summary

Collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments, short circuit, and flicker.

Collaborate and interact with internal teams on Non-Wires Alternative (Battery Storage) and Smart Grids Innovation on Grid Automation to develop nontraditional solutions. 

Analyze and assess complex Distribution Energy Resources (PV’s & Battery Storage) distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels. 

Apply established distribution criteria and use 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.

Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS mapping of distribution circuits, power flow, and protection analysis tools.

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 and 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

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• Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)

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• Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by others

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• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)

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Functional Job Specific Competencies

Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results: (Comprehensive Area Studies, Power Flow, DER, Voltage, Contingency, phase imbalance, Power Factor correction, Short Circuit, reliability, resiliency, Capacity, distribution automation, etc.)

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Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.)
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Education & Experience Requirements:

BSEE required with power system concentration preferred

0-2 years of experience (Industry Related)

Competencies

• Growth & Continuous Improvement

• Initiative & Change

• Focused on Results

• Customer Centric (internal and/or external)

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Leadership (people managers/leaders)

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Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

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