Distribution Planning Consultant (DAL/AUS/HOU)

Overview

Electrical distribution planning consultant performing grid analysis and consulting services

Key Responsibilities

• model development
• power flow
• financial analysis
• data analysis
• technical reporting
• client support

Tasks

-Mentor and train other employees on technical and business aspects of projects and the industry. -Analyzes life-cycle costs by developing and incorporating technical assumptions regarding capital costs, operation and maintenance costs, performance estimates, and economic assumptions and forecasts. -Performs evaluations of operational technologies and grid device integration such as outage and distribution management systems (OMS/DMS) to ensure client needs are met. -Independently develop models within distribution planning software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, SKM, ETAP, and equivalent. -Support business lines as required by clients. -Evaluates system performance, simulation of power flows and developing solutions and upgrades of electric distribution facilities. -Develops and conducts detailed financial analysis using a variety of computer-based software. -Conducts data analysis and interpretation of engineering, financial, and economic conditions and results, and subsequent technical business implications to client projects. -Complies with all policies and standards -Evaluates non-wires alternative solutions to traditional system reconfiguration and/or upgrade solutions with assessments. -Assist project managers in business development activities including proposal development and client relationships. -Develops technical reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis. -Performs a broad range of studies and other consulting services such as load flow, transfer capability, system impact studies, generation interconnection, reliability planning, distributed energy resources (DER) and electrification impact consulting, and hosting capacity studies. -Develops client presentations, engineering reviews, financial analysis, and contract administration for the design/planning of utility systems. -Conducts technical and business-related risk assessments that evaluate impacts associated with rules implemented by regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• cyme
• etap
• microsoft office
• master degree
• pe license
• leadership

What You Bring

-Ability to focus on the big picture to effectively and efficiently provide services that meet client needs, while also having the ability to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes. -Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT). -Ability to execute various distribution planning studies. -Knowledge of evaluating non-wire alternative solutions to traditional system reconfiguration and/or upgrade solutions. -Experience with distribution planning software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, SKM, ETAP, and equivalent. -Proven ability to lead, educate, and train a team of consultants and analysts in regards to distribution planning studies. -Excellent written and oral communications skills. -Knowledge of utility electric distribution system planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance of distribution facilities. -Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines and to be effective in on-site work environments. -Knowledge of operational technologies and grid device integration such as outage and distribution management systems (OMS/DMS). -Demonstrated leadership skills. -Knowledge in standard engineering, construction, and operation techniques, principles, and procedures associated with power distribution facilities. -Willingness to learn new service offerings as client needs and the market requires changes to the service offerings provided by our group -Ability to independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. -Master Degree in Engineering or Business and 2 years of experience Required -Demonstrated critical thinking skills. -Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. -Prior experience associated with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting. -Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred -Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment. -Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met. -Experience with evaluating system performance, simulation of power flows and developing solutions and upgrades of electric distribution facilities. -Bachelor Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or related degree and 3 years of related experience Required or

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About 1898 & Co.

-A leader in delivering transformative solutions in energy, utilities, and infrastructure. -Grown into a trusted partner for complex projects in energy, utilities, and industrial systems. -Focus on optimizing operations, enhancing sustainability, and driving innovation in critical infrastructure. -Team combines technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve challenging problems. -Provides tailored solutions for current and future challenges. -Expertise spans energy (renewables to grid modernization), industrial systems, and water resources. -Part of Burns & McDonnell, leveraging global resources while maintaining a focus on innovation.

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