Electrical Engineer III (Distribution Planning)

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This job is eligible for relocation assistance to aid with the costs of relocating to Colorado Springs. Are you an Electrical Engineer with experience in distribution planning or power systems? Do you enjoy collaborating with hardworking, knowledgeable engineers on a wide variety of projects? If so, come work with our Electrical Distribution Planning team! We use Synergi-Electric and other python-related tools to forecast and plan for the future of our 12.5kv and 34.5kv electric distribution systems. Our team develops robust long-range plans to support and grow a reliable, modernized grid serving over 500,000 customers across Colorado Springs. Our team also offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing you flexibility in how you get your work done. And you won't be stuck doing the same thing every single day! Did we mention the variety of projects? Some of the opportunities you'll have in this role include gathering and analyzing distribution system data; conducting forecast analyses; reviewing designs and influencing standards; proposing and advocating for distribution system improvements; and collaborating with transmission, substations, resource, demand-side, and operational teams to guide the improvement of our distribution system.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in electric distribution system planning, operations engineering, system protection, power systems design standards, or a related area
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with data modeling, SQL queries, and/or Python scripts is valued
Experience using Synergi-Electric is valued
Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license is valued

Responsibilities

Performing circuit analysis reviews for loading, phase balancing, voltage, reactive power, protection coordination, and contingency planning using Synergi-Electric modeling software
Developing system improvement alternatives in collaboration with other Distribution Planners and Operations personnel to move forward into the study plan with justification and cost estimates for the capital budget
Providing distribution design reviews, technical training, and project support to design engineers and other key stakeholders
Supporting Synergi-Electric model maintenance activities, including maintaining equipment databases, providing clean-up scripts, troubleshooting issues, and data validation
Supporting electric distribution planning, protection, and design guides with criteria analysis for electrification, Electric Vehicles (EV), Distributed Energy Resource (DER), and general improvements
Supporting the planning team in long-term small area forecast studies and strategies using LoadSEER forecasting tool

Benefits

Time Off to Recharge
Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave –3 days per year
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Financial & Retirement Security
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Additional Support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness