Engineer, Distribution Planning

EPCOR•Edmonton, AB

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring a full-time permanent Engineer, Distribution Planning position working out of Edmonton, AB. We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Engineer to join our System Planning team. As the Distribution Planning Engineer, you plan EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc.’s (EDTI) electric distribution system. You use your expertise to identify system deficiencies, develop solutions to meet Edmonton’s increasing load growth and to adapt to grid transformation. This position is eligible for EPCOR’s hybrid work program.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
5+ years of experience in the planning of electric distribution systems
Registration with APEGA as a Professional Engineer
Broad knowledge and understanding of electric power systems
Understanding of regulatory concepts as related to distribution system planning
Excellent analytical skills and ability to resolve complex technical issues
Demonstrated ability to apply distribution system planning concepts
Excellent knowledge of CYMDIST and other simulation software for load flow, power quality and short circuit analysis
Ability to work with large data sets
Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and Visual Basic Applications
Familiarity with SCADA, Outage Management Systems (OMS), Distribution Management System (DMS), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Distribution Automation (DA)
Proficient in the use of personal computers, automated tools, and online conferencing applications
At least 18 years of age
Successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education)
Legally entitled to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Python, Azure, DataBricks, Snowflake or similar data warehousing tools is considered an asset
Exposure to Microsoft Power BI or equivalent tools for building reports
Conversant in the use of Microstation CAD and GeoEngineering

Responsibilities

Identifying technical solutions that are feasible and align with EDTI’s Long Term Plan
Ensuring an understanding of System Planning’s strategy and effectively building relationships in EPCOR and the electric industry
Ensuring the electric distribution system delivers optimal results against appropriate performance metrics in order to meet customers’ needs for reliable electricity, while supporting engineering and operations groups to ensure a safe and efficient operation of the system
Understanding of distribution planning processes; support the development of accurate and up-to-date power flow models of EDTI’s electric distribution system; support the development of long-term load forecast for EDTI points of delivery (substations) and distribution circuits; completion of any required engineering studies and APEGA authentication of all final products
Perform contingency analyses to ensure that the system configuration is adequate for acceptable performance; support development of distribution system expansion plans, including the 10-year distribution system plan, in accordance with prevailing corporate strategies and distribution planning policies, stamp and authenticate all associated outputs.
Conducting, stamping and authenticating engineering studies to identify acceptable operating modes that will maintain all equipment within their operating limits
Planning for the interconnection of distributed generation and other distributed energy resources, in accordance with applicable Alberta Reliability Standards, ISO Rules and EDTI’s technical guidelines
Acting as a consultant to internal stakeholders and providing distribution planning insights
Providing input into the annual budgeting process for projects within assigned portfolio
Preparing business cases to support regulatory filings