What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Planning Engineer II position at Electric Power Engineers?
Overview
We are designing the Grid of the future
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.
Responsibilities
Join us in leading the change!
Develop and conduct distribution modeling, analysis, reports, presentations, and technical research related to various elements of the distribution system including distribution planning studies, system design studies, cost-benefit and alternatives analysis, generation interconnection applications, and distributed energy resource (DER) system impact analyses.
How you can make an impact:
- Perform distribution planning studies including load addition studies, DER interconnection studies, voltage optimization, volt-var and smart inverter studies, contingency analyses, and N-1 studies.
- Identify expected system impacts from the interconnection of distributed energy resource technologies and determine appropriate cost-effective mitigation measures.
- Perform technical reviews for distribution planning studies performed by other engineering staff and provide feedback and ensure high quality deliverables.
- Perform research and analysis related to DER, distribution automation, voltage optimization, electric vehicles, conservation voltage reduction, automated circuit restoration, and other emerging technologies.
- Provide technical advisory services especially for distribution engineering practices, processes, and technologies, and distributed energy resources.
- Prepare and troubleshooting of system models and technical reports.
- Communicate with clients and ensure client expectations are met and managed properly.
- Process, generate, and maintain data as required for other engineering related studies.
- Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
- Capable of learning and developing to independently execute on assigned tasks.
- Assists in developing tools, templates, processes, and procedures that enhance engineering study completion.
Qualifications
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
- Strong technical skills and understanding.
- Proven team player skills with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks.
- Flexible with the ability to manage change and adapt to new challenges.
- Distribution modeling software experience in at least one software platform (preferably CYME or Synergi Electric)
- Have high standards on producing quality reports and products that he/she shall own with pride.
- Strong technical/report writing skills.
- Rudimentary computer programming skills (Python, C , Java, etc.)
How we support you:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Continuous Education Benefits
- 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: REMOTE - US
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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