Lead Engineer - Distribution Planning

Iberdrola•Kirkwood, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $116,640 to $145,800. This role involves collaborating on and performing distribution studies, analyzing complex DER and customer load interconnections, and applying established distribution criteria to identify and recommend solutions for system deficiencies. The engineer will develop designs compliant with program objectives for Distribution Automation and Resiliency, and continuously strive to innovate and improve the efficiency of Distribution Planning. A thorough understanding of tools like GIS (ArcFM), SAP, and Load Data systems is expected. The role also involves developing subject matter expert skills to mentor and lead the team, collaborating with internal teams and industry peers, and assisting during storm restoration efforts.

Requirements

Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model - Advanced Competency Level
Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders) - Advanced Competency Level
Engineering documentation : Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by others - Advanced Competency Level
Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment : Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.) - Advanced Competency Level
Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results : (e.g. Comprehensive Area Studies, Power Flow, DER, Voltage, Contingency, phase imbalance, Power Factor correction, Short Circuit, reliability, resiliency, Capacity, distribution automation, etc.) - Advanced Competency Level
Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.) - Advanced/Expert Competency Level
BSEE required
7+ years of experience (Industry Related)

Nice To Haves

Additional consideration given to applicants with Advanced Degrees or Certifications (e.g. MSEE, PE, etc.).
Offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous experience in these Distribution Planning activities (e.g. T&D Engineering, P&C, etc.).

Responsibilities

Collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments.
Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels.
Apply the established distribution criteria and use sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system.
Recommend Distribution Automation devices to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives.
Apply the established distribution criteria for Distribution Resiliency to the system and develop designs and recommendations compliant with program objectives.
Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of Distribution Planning.
Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS (ArcFM), SAP, Load Data systems, etc.
Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor, support and lead the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.
Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional and divisional activities.
Assist during storm restoration efforts.