Distribution Engineer IV

TRC Companies, Inc. • San Antonio, TX

32d

About The Position

Reporting to the Supervising Engineer Distribution, this position is responsible for coordinating and performing engineering activities related to Distribution Planning. The role will require well-rounded technical aptitude, high problem-solving ability and excellent teamwork skills to be successful

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Utility Environment Proven experience applying sound judgment to make decisions.
• Professional Engineer or Professional Licensee designation

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience working in Distribution, preferably in the distribution planning team of a utility

Responsibilities

• Perform load and DER interconnection studies, including load flow, short-circuit, motor starts, etc., and create reports
• Create planning studies within scope, schedule and cost - Create load forecasts
• Assist in the planning of microgrids and incorporation of DER and energy storage
• Develop distribution protection philosophy, settings, and settings files
• Create business cases to justify system improvements.
• Coordination of planning activities as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers
• Lead and support capital maintenance and customer-driven projects
• Develop, review and authenticate distribution planning documents - Develop, review and authenticate power quality investigations
• Develop, support and improve distribution single line diagrams and distribution system switching diagrams
• Provide input to support and improve distribution equipment specifications
• Participate in procurement of distribution equipment
• Provide field support in power quality troubleshooting activities
• Follow, develop and improve planning processes and standards
• Participate and lead planning initiatives, including presentations to the planning team and senior management
• Various reporting to the Distribution management, Project Manager and project team
• Assist the Supervisor, Distribution Planning in managing planning activities
• Provide technical support to field organizations
• Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers
• Excellent team player and ability to prioritize assignments to meet commitments
• Problem-solving skills with proven ability to deal with engineering issues in a timely fashion
• Ability to arrive at pragmatic solutions to technical issues that represent the best engineered solution from the perspectives of cost, schedule and scope
• Human resources skills to mentor more junior engineers and designers
• Project management skills including demonstrated ability to work in an environment with firm deadlines and a track record for delivering on time and on budget
• Technical knowledge in power flow, short-circuit, motor starts, and power quality issues such as harmonics and flicker
• Technical knowledge of DER interconnection, Volt-VAR optimization, and other emerging technologies - Technical knowledge in applicable IEEE Standards, such as 1547 and 519
• Technical knowledge in microgrids and minigrids
• Business knowledge in the utility & regulated environment
• Working knowledge of our Operations groups & the challenges they face day to day
• Follows all policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned

Benefits

• TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services