Engineer I, System Planning

LCEC•North Fort Myers, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a broad scope of technical duties and engineering assignments in a variety of disciplines within the Electric Operations division, supporting senior staff. The role retrieves system, photovoltaic generation, and weather data for analysis and reporting; develops and maintains distribution, transmission, and substation data and studies; and uses System Planning software tools for analysis, modeling, and forecasting. It also requires learning LCEC’s electric system and industry developments, collaborating across departments, maintaining effective working relationships, and providing accurate information in a courteous and timely manner. The position supports storm restoration when needed and may require work during emergency storm situations, including long hours of more than 12 hours per day for many continuous days or weeks. Employees may be assigned emergency or disaster response and recovery activities to help maintain service to LCEC members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
2+ to 5 years of engineering experience.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with all levels within and outside the organization.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and demands.
Strong analytical, decision analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
2+ to 5 years of experience in the power engineering profession.
Licensed Professional Engineer (NSPE).

Responsibilities

Retrieve SCADA data for the system, delivery points, substations, and feeders; retrieve hourly PV generation, PV capacity, number of PV customers, and weather data.
Learn and understand LCEC’s electric system components and activities, interface with personnel and departments to resolve issues, and expand knowledge of industry standards, developments, and technology.
Develop and update system, delivery point, substation, and feeder forecasts.
Perform distribution load flow, contingency, capacitor, phase balancing, motor start and voltage dip, short-circuit impedance, black start, and operational analyses as needed.
Develop capital budget projects and work plans for distribution system improvements; develop routes and tie points for new feeders; and review renewable generation interconnection requests.
Update and maintain PV generation reports, distribution modeling software databases, and distribution impedance data.
Develop and update transmission line impedance data and ratings; perform transmission load flow and contingency studies; and maintain transmission facility data for analysis software.
Update and maintain internal company policies and RSAWs for applicable NERC standards; review FRCC long-range and seasonal operational studies and provide remedies if needed.
Develop and maintain substation transformer impedance data, perform substation contingency studies, and study locations for new substations.
Become proficient in System Planning software tools for distribution, transmission, substations, line impedance, transients, PV, data retrieval, and forecasting.
Maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers at all levels, communicate productively, and provide current and accurate information to requesters courteously and in a timely manner.
Support storm restoration and participate in emergency storm response and recovery activities when needed, including working long hours over continuous days or weeks.
Perform other related duties as assigned.