Staff Engineer (Regional Grid Planning - West Broad - Richmond, VA)

Description

• Perform voltage study analysis using Synergi (Distribution Software) and recommend corrective actions on existing circuits or proposed circuits.
• Support preventive maintenance programs to include thermography of distribution system.
• Work with Project Management on released projects and monitor the Project Control Tool (Financial Forecasting for Projects)
• Perform in a lead role to the team and serve as subject matter expert of the distribution system
• Utilize modeling programs to identify load and reliability issues on the electric distribution system.
• Provide technical support on Distribution driven substation projects; includes the development and monitoring of projects
• Review, understand, and conduct risk assessments to ensure adequate contingency plans are in place for substation transformers.
• Understand and provide input to annual facility load projections for both distribution circuits and transformers
• Support service restoration efforts for significant unplanned events as a packaging, resource, or restoration manager.
• Enter project proposals into Copperleaf (SPOT – Strategic Planning & Optimization Tool)
• Respond to customer, corporate and regulatory inquiries. Prepare supporting correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Develop project proposals to accommodate increased load, improve service reliability and power quality and reduce equipment failures.
• Represent the company at external customer meetings and required operational activities.
• Provide technical assistance to ROC and Operations on circuit or transformer planned outages or emergency outages when requested

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to interpret technical literature such as national codes, industry guides/standards, regulations, and policies.
• Strong ability to lead and communicate with Project Management on both Distribution and Substation projects.
• Self-motivator who has the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment but is also comfortable with working independently to get things done.
• Experience with interpreting technical drawings (i.e., wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, outline drawings, oneline diagrams)
• Proficient in or ability to learn computer application skills such as Synergi.
• Understand protective device defeat at peak settings (DAP) for Loop Scheme automation
• Ability to react promptly to urgent matters while ensuring planned work doesn’t fall behind.
• Good understanding of underground distribution architecture (Cable, Duct Bank, Switches, Vaults)
• Solid team player and works well with others.
• Ability to think analytically and solve technical problems.
• Solid knowledge in the design and construction of electric distribution facilities and operation.
• Strong project management skills
• Solid understanding of AC fundamentals and three-phase power systems.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Effective oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance