Distribution Planning and DER Integration Manager

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

64d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a power system engineer or manager.
• Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis. Master of Science or higher preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with technical content.
• Strong technical skills and understanding.
• Proven team player with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Flexibility and adaptability in the face of new challenges and projects.
• Distribution modeling software experience in at least one software platform (preferably CYME or Synergi Electric).
• Strong technical/report writing skills.
• Thorough understanding of IEEE standards, especially IEEE 1547.
• Rudimentary computer programming skills (Python, C++, Java, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop, grow and provide overall leadership and management for EPE’s Distribution and Grid Modernization department.
• Lead a group of 4-5 engineers in the execution of utility engineering studies and analysis such as Generation Interconnection Studies, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Integration, Load and Generation Forecasting, Reliability Studies, Distribution Automation Studies, Volt-Var Optimization.
• Help utility clients solve complex problems and recommend solutions, roadmaps, and strategies to advance their quality of service.
• Spearhead utility innovation and R&D related projects.
• Cultivate, manage, develop and maintain relationships with customers and clients ranging from electric cooperatives, municipalities, utilities to generation developers and public utility commissions.
• Lead the development and execution of standardizing distribution planning practices.
• Support the planning, management and execution of utility smart grid projects.
• Support execution of projects to assist electric utilities with management of integrated distribution planning, DER programs.
• Lead innovation and R&D efforts for utilities and provide client support.
• Provide technical advisory services for distribution engineering practices, processes, and technologies, and DER.
• Engage with client utilities to understand their specific applications, approaches and methodologies in Distribution Planning and DER integration.
• Manage, direct, mentor and grow the engineering team while providing overall project leadership.
• Prepare responses to Request for Proposals (RFP), providing a scope of work and time and cost estimates for new projects.
• Transfer knowledge, capabilities, and skills to improve others' knowledge and skill levels.
• Support the evaluation of potential new vendor partners and the development of partnerships with key vendors.
• Support the growth of the business and evaluation and hiring of engineering staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Continuous Education Benefits.
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
• Work with industry leaders.
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees