NY - Distribution Planning Engineer (ALL LEVELS)
About The Position
The Distribution Planning Engineer collaborates on and performs distribution studies, including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments. The role analyzes complex distributed energy resource (DER) and new-customer load interconnections at multiple voltage levels, applies established distribution criteria and utility engineering practices to identify system deficiencies, and develops recommendations for distribution automation and resiliency programs. The engineer also seeks ways to improve the precision and efficiency of distribution planning and develops a working understanding of tools used in daily planning work, including GIS (ArcFM), SAP, and load data systems. Depending on level and responsibilities, the engineer may develop subject matter expertise to mentor and support colleagues, provide technical leadership on complex projects, collaborate with internal teams and industry peers, and direct contractors on company policy, standards, and best practices. The role may assist with storm restoration efforts. The position is in-office in Rochester or Binghamton, New York, and reports to the Manager of Distribution Planning (RG&E).
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
- Ideal candidates have 2 to 15 years of professional industry experience.
- Knowledge of power system studies and interpretation of study assumptions and results, including area studies, power flow, DER, voltage, contingency, phase imbalance, power factor correction, short circuit, reliability, resiliency, capacity, and distribution automation.
- Proficiency with power system analytics software; examples include CYME, PSSE, and ASPEN.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or certifications, such as an MSEE or PE.
- Experience or skills supporting technical leadership, mentoring, and team development.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on and perform distribution studies, including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments.
- Analyze complex DER distribution system interconnections and new-customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels.
- Apply established distribution criteria and sound utility engineering practices to identify distribution system deficiencies.
- Recommend distribution automation devices and develop designs and recommendations that comply with program objectives.
- Apply established distribution resiliency criteria and develop designs and recommendations that comply with program objectives.
- Identify and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of distribution planning.
- Develop a thorough understanding of daily distribution planning tools, including GIS (ArcFM), SAP, and load data systems.
- Develop subject matter expertise as needed to mentor, support, and lead the team in advancing business needs.
- Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional and divisional activities.
- Assist during storm restoration efforts.
- Use technical knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
- Provide technical leadership on complex projects with broad departmental impact.
- Mentor, develop, and support the team in technical skills.
- Collaborate across departments.
- Liaise with and direct contractors on company policy, standards, and best practices.
- Work independently with little supervision.
Benefits
- Great benefits (specific benefits not itemized).
- Sign-on bonus.
- Relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
