Engineer I, System Planning

LCEC•North Fort Myers, FL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a broad scope of technical duties and engineering assignments in support of senior staff across a variety of disciplines within the Electric Operations division. The role supports system planning through data retrieval, electric distribution, transmission, and substation analyses, forecasting, system modeling, and use of specialized planning software. The employee will learn LCEC’s electric system and coordinate with personnel and departments to help resolve issues, while maintaining effective working relationships and providing accurate, timely information. The position may also support storm restoration and emergency response, including working more than 12 hours per day for continuous days or weeks as needed. Responding to storms may be a condition of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
At least 2 years of engineering experience; the posting specifies a required experience range of 2+ to 5 years.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to engage effectively with all levels within and outside the organization.
Strong organizational skills and 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 electric system, delivery points, substations, and feeders; retrieve photovoltaic (PV) generation, capacity, and customer data; and retrieve weather data.
Learn and understand LCEC’s electric system components and activities; coordinate 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, voltage-dip, short-circuit impedance, black-start, and other operational studies 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 system studies and analyses.
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 studies to determine locations for new substations.
Become proficient with 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; support productive communications and provide current, accurate information courteously and in a timely manner.
Support storm restoration and emergency response when needed, including extended workdays over continuous days or weeks.
Perform other related duties as assigned.