Sr Engineer -Electrical Engineering - Planning
About The Position
As a technical expert, the Senior Engineer will perform work in Planning Engineering on a dynamic team that studies, plans, and implements improvements on the distribution and transmission systems to provide safe and reliable power to our customers. This work includes identifying clean energy investments that can defer traditional infrastructure or be paired with lower cost traditional investments to support NY/NJ clean energy goals. The Senior Engineer will perform short- and long-term load forecasting and contingency analysis to identify system needs by applying Design Standards. The Senior Engineer will develop solutions for these needs, such as new substations, transmission projects, distribution improvements, and Non-Wire Alternatives (NWAs). The Senior Engineer will lead or provide support on projects such as the Climate Leadership Community Protection Act (CLCPA), Coordinated Grid Planning Process (CGPP), Distribution System Implementation Plan (DSIP), Long Range Plan (LRP), Energy Master Plan (EMP), and Climate Resiliency. The Senior Engineer will attend industry conferences, participate in NY/NJ JU/EDC meetings, stakeholder meetings and serve on technical committees as required. In addition, will work closely with O&R's Utility of the Future ("UotF") team to assess clean energy technology penetration and program initiatives. The Senior Engineer position will report to the Section Manager of Planning.
Responsibilities
- Perform work in Planning Engineering on a dynamic team that studies, plans, and implements improvements on the distribution and transmission systems
- Identify clean energy investments that can defer traditional infrastructure or be paired with lower cost traditional investments to support NY/NJ clean energy goals
- Perform short- and long-term load forecasting and contingency analysis to identify system needs by applying Design Standards
- Develop solutions for these needs, such as new substations, transmission projects, distribution improvements, and Non-Wire Alternatives (NWAs)
- Lead or provide support on projects such as the Climate Leadership Community Protection Act (CLCPA), Coordinated Grid Planning Process (CGPP), Distribution System Implementation Plan (DSIP), Long Range Plan (LRP), Energy Master Plan (EMP), and Climate Resiliency
- Attend industry conferences, participate in NY/NJ JU/EDC meetings, stakeholder meetings and serve on technical committees as required
- Work closely with O&R's Utility of the Future ("UotF") team to assess clean energy technology penetration and program initiatives
Benefits
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
