Sr. Distribution Design Engineer/Distribution Design Engineer (Hybrid Schedule) - Stamford, CT
About The Position
This role involves identifying improvements and major repair needs on the distribution system, assessing the cost/benefit of performance improvements, and determining priorities. The engineer will provide engineering support for customer additions requiring substantial distribution system changes, plan system improvements based on customer needs, and engineer circuit changes to enhance performance. Responsibilities include reviewing daily interruption reports, analyzing projected circuit deficiencies (e.g., voltage, overloads), and developing alternatives to improve circuit reliability. The position also involves recommending equipment replacement versus repair to maximize Return on Asset (ROA) and participating in major restoration efforts, including Emergency Preparedness. For the Senior role, additional responsibilities include leading three-state initiatives, developing training guides, mentoring and training other engineers, attending industry conferences, and acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for distribution tools and engineering. The Senior role also involves leadership opportunities for three-state engineering initiatives.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
- Two (2) to Five (5) years of equivalent experience in Energy Delivery is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of related experience in electric utility engineering required.
- Three (3) years of experience in distribution engineering preferred.
- Bargaining unit employees under the TEAL contract will be given first consideration.
- Resume required when completed an online application.
Nice To Haves
- Electrical engineering preferred.
- M.S. preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identifies improvements and major repair needs on the distribution system.
- Assesses the effect of alternative performance improvements on a cost/benefit basis and determines priorities.
- Provides engineering support to Field Engineering Design for customer additions that require a substantial change to the distribution system.
- Plans system improvements in-line with customer needs and engineers circuit changes to improve performance for assigned circuits.
- Reviews daily interruption reports.
- Analyzes projected circuit deficiencies (e.g., voltage, overloads, etc.) for assigned circuits.
- Develops alternatives to improve circuit reliability.
- Recommends equipment replacement vs repair to maximize Return on Asset (ROA).
- Participates during major restoration efforts including Emergency Preparedness.
- Lead three state initiatives.
- Develop training guides and materials.
- Mentors and trains other Engineers.
- Attends industry conferences and webinars.
- Act as SME for distribution tools and engineering.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards program.
- Salary is commensurate with your experience.
- Eligible for a potential incentive.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
