Senior Engineer - System Planning and Reliability

Overview

Engineer for transmission planning and reliability, ensuring safe, reliable electric service.

Key Responsibilities

• transmission planning
• reliability data
• interconnection analysis
• distribution automation
• service restoration
• benchmarking lead

Tasks

-Provide Operational Support to the System Operations Department by reviewing all transmission related switching requests, performing analysis as needed. Assist in the interconnection process for transmission interconnections. Perform system analysis on proposed interconnection projects evaluating system reliability and performance. -Serve as the Electric Division’s Reliability Engineer. Track reliability data, investigate reliability issues, assist with the development of responses to various industry reliability reports, respond to PUC reliability related data requests, review and suggest reliability solutions. Work with OMS and Distribution SCADA SME’s to develop tools & reports to gather reliability data. Responsible for updating and maintaining the Electric Division’s reliability filings and internal reliability reports. Lead the Electric Division’s Reliability Group and participate on various reliability committees -Serve as lead transmission planning engineer and backup to the distribution planner. Maintain the transmission planning model and perform seasonal short and long term planning studies to identify system deficiencies and the impact of planned and emergency switching. Work with the lead distribution planner to identify and prioritize long-term T&D system improvement projects. Represent UGI electric division on PJM planning and SRTEP committees and modeling working groups. -Serve as primary representative on EHV administrative committee. Represent the Company on various industry groups including EAPA and PUC committees and technical working groups. Act as the Electric Utility’s lead contact for benchmarking requests and participate on benchmarking panels. -Participate in the Distribution Automation efforts and perform other special projects as assigned. Assist in restoring service to customers after storms and other system trouble.

Requirements

• 5-15 yrs
• electric utility
• reg compliance
• project management
• bs electrical
• driver’s license

What You Bring

-Five (5) to fifteen (15) years of experience in electric utility operations including considerable experience applying principles, practices and procedures of engineering and project management. -Knowledge of Electric Utility regulations and compliance requirements. -Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal. Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. -At least 5 years of relevant work experience -Ability to work independently and manage projects from start to completion. Must be able to adapt standard practices to meet unique customer needs. -Good public relations and interpersonal skill and ability to organize and deploy resources effectively. -Knowledge of UGI’s construction standards, interconnection methods, and equipment as well as UGI’s Safety Rules. -Valid PA Driver’s License -Possesses an understanding of UGI’s Planning and Operating principles and practices. -B.S. Electrical Engineering or BS Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology.

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About Ugi Utilities, Inc.

-Delivering natural gas and electricity services across Pennsylvania. -Operates in both residential and commercial sectors, ensuring reliable energy distribution. -Focused on maintaining infrastructure and expanding its reach to new regions. -Continually strives to enhance customer service and meet the evolving energy needs of communities.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug screen required -ongoing substance abuse testing per ugi policies