Senior Engineer - Distribution Planning

Iberdrola•Rochester, NY

5d•$96,400 - $120,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Engineer - Distribution Planning will collaborate on and perform distribution studies, analyze complex DER and customer load interconnections, and apply established distribution criteria to identify system deficiencies. This role involves developing a thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools, innovating to improve efficiency, and seeking subject matter expert skills to mentor the team. The engineer will also collaborate with internal teams and industry peers, and assist during storm restoration efforts.

Requirements

BSEE required, candidates from other engineering disciplines may be considered depending on relevant work experience
5+ years of experience (Industry Related)
Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model
Competent/Advanced Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)
Competent/Advanced Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by other
Competent Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)
Competent 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.)
Competent Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Advanced Competencies Growth & Continuous Improvement
Initiative & Change Focused on Results
Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
Communication
Collaboration
Leadership (people managers/leaders)

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 uses sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system.
Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS (SMWeb, SmartMap), SAP, Load Data systems, etc.
Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of distribution planning.
Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support 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.