Sr Engineer-Distribution Capacity Planning

Description

• Provides support to the distribution operations department for planned or emergency switching requests.
• Recommends strategies to improve system performance and cost-effectiveness to align with company goals.
• Designs electrical drawings in AutoCAD and prepares scope and cost estimates for general load growth, Reliability, DER interconnection, Voltage Optimization, Distribution Automation, Electrification, Data Center, and substation projects.
• Serves as an expert for a designated planning area.
• Evaluates, develops, and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact. Plans, writes, and performs tasks for project deliverables.
• Influences project decisions having a significant impact on the company.
• Supports regulatory filings and may serve as an expert witness or provide expert opinions on planning-related information.
• Lead Member of a recognized industry committee OR
• Performs capacity planning studies of the ComEd distribution system using CYME power flow analysis software. Prepares load forecasts and analyzes modification and modernization impacts to the distribution grid.
• Provides mentorship, peer review, and technical training to capacity planning staff and engineers.
• Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction
• Engages with technical and industry organizations to remain informed on emerging technology and relevant challenges in the utility sector. Makes recommendations for business decisions regarding new technologies, engineering techniques, and tools.
• Participates in or leads cross-departmental meetings/conference calls to ensure alignment within the company (may include providing direct oversight of contractors).

Requirements

• Professional Engineer's License (2), advanced technical degree, MBA or Project Management Certification (1) Master's degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year. (2) License must be issued by the state in which you are practicing. (3) PE License reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year. (4) Career related experiences is defined as changes in technical job responsibilities and does not have to include a change in department.
• Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
• Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3) Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices
• Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, codes methods, and practices unique to areas of expertise.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3)
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience (1) (3) (See Note 3. Thorough knowledge and experience in unique areas of engineering expertise.
• Minimum of three related career experiences (4) (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department) OR
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\E, Python, PSCAD, MATLAB, etc.
• Note: Items (1) and (3) are mutually inclusive, whereby the maximum experience requirement reduction is one (1) year (e.g., in the case of an employee with both a master's degree in Engineering AND a PE license, the minimum experience requirement would be reduced by one (1) year).
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Graduate degree (1) or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification

Benefits

• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $100,800.00/Yr. – $138,600.00/Yr.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Referral bonus program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance