Distribution Grid Modernization Engineer- Mid Level

Power Engineers • Mansfield, TX

282d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP is seeking a Mid-level Distribution Grid Modernization Engineer. This position is posted in multiple POWER Engineers, Member of WSP office locations with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location. The candidate selected for this position may work remotely full-time at a location other than a POWER Engineers, Member of WSP-designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a POWER Engineers, Member of WSP office for periodic meetings. As a Distribution Grid Modernization Engineer, your role is to help reshape the distribution system, so our clients can provide the power necessary for tomorrow's needs. You will be executing project work for yourself and others. This will include the ability to effectively scope, schedule, budget, and lead projects. The role requires a level of knowledge to provide technical guidance to the team as well as work as partner with our clients to help them meet their needs. Daily activities can include client calls, actively engineering solutions, advising and mentoring other engineers, performing quality checks, developing processes, developing proposals, and other various project execution tasks. The qualified candidate will be responsible for the modernization of the utility distribution systems, this includes planning, justification, and on-going support of the following Distribution Grid Modernization Programs: FLISR (Fault, Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration), Volt-Var Optimization or other similar programs (IVVC, CVR), Distribution Resiliency, ADMS (Advance Distribution Management Systems), Electrification of Transportation, DER Solutions (DERMS, NWA/NWS, Dynamic Response, Hosting Capacity), Advance Planning Techniques (8760, Quasi Static Time Series Analysis). The ability to interact with a wide variety of people to obtain the required information needed for performance of electrical distribution system studies. Leads and performs engineering tasks associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas. Exercises authority and technical leadership on assignments that are often self-initiated and self-directed. Assignments are strategic and have significant long-term implications to achievement of overall business objectives. Track project schedules and budgets. Participation in industry working groups or standards (IEEE, CIGRE, IEC, ANSI). Participation as a presenter in industry conferences. Some travel should be expected. Ability to supports other distribution disciplines such as Protection and Planning.

Requirements

• A BSEE degree.
• Registration as an Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer.
• Five (5)+ years of experience in the electrical power delivery industry.
• Demonstrated experience in Electrical Power System Analysis using CYME, Milsoft, or Synergi.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in design teams and self-motivate to perform assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

• A MSEE.
• Significant knowledge of the design and operation of overhead and underground distribution lines (4 kV through 35 kV).
• Demonstrated advanced modeling techniques in CYME, Synergi, or Milsoft.
• Experience with PSCAD or other EMT software analysis.
• Experience in ADMS Configuration, Testing, or support of similar software packages.
• Prior experience supporting or within a Distribution System Operations Department.
• Experience working on Pilot Projects from creation to completion.
• Foundational knowledge of Utilities IT/OT Architecture.
• Demonstrated industry participation in working groups, standards, or publications.

Responsibilities

• Help reshape the distribution system for clients.
• Execute project work including scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and leading projects.
• Provide technical guidance to the team.
• Engage in client calls and actively engineer solutions.
• Advise and mentor other engineers.
• Perform quality checks and develop processes.
• Develop proposals and execute various project tasks.
• Modernize utility distribution systems including planning and support for various programs.
• Interact with diverse stakeholders to gather information for electrical distribution system studies.
• Lead engineering tasks for critical or analytical projects.
• Track project schedules and budgets.
• Participate in industry working groups and conferences.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays.
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• 401K.
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers.
• Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program.
• Fertility Benefits.
• Gender affirming care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree