Reading Municipal Light Department · 1 month ago
(Electrical) Systems Engineer
Reading, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$118K/yr - $197K/yr
5+ years expReading Municipal Light Department is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide electrical distribution engineering services. The role involves complex power system analysis, field work, and directing line workers during emergencies.
Electrical DistributionEnergyGovernment
Responsibilities
Assist the Director in the areas of short and long term electric systems planning
Performs circuit modeling and load analysis to determine feeder and substation capacity of the sub-transmission and distribution lines, for short and long term growth
Evaluates the impact of distributed generation on the electric system
Supports the implementation of Distributed Generation, Solar, and Demand Response programs
Prepares technical procedures relative to system apparatus testing, maintenance, and operation
Prepares technical procedures relative to emergency operating procedures (EOP), including REMVEC drills and emergency operations
Monitors system power factor and determine placement of capacitors for correction of power factor
Prepares technical procedure for design and implementation of Volt/Var optimization techniques
Prepares technical specifications for the procurement of electrical sub-transmission distribution equipment, control apparatus and metering
Prepares construction specifications and drawings for both O/H and U/G constructions
Prepares technical procedures for the inspection and maintenance of substations and associated control systems
Performs short circuit analysis, protection and coordination studies to ensure the proper protection of the RMLD’s sub-transmission and distribution systems
Prepares and/or approves, organizes, supervises and executes dispatch sequenced switching orders under normal and emergency conditions
Instructs personnel in proper inspections, maintenance and operation of electrical apparatus
Performs grounding, lightning protection and power quality analysis
Prepares technical procedures for electrical testing of high voltage and associated control equipment
Prepares Smart Grid & Distribution Automation Roadmaps and schedules its implementation
Generates technical proposals and bids
Prepares Power Point and or other presentations
Generates system one-lines, circuit maps, etc
Provides input on Division functions and related action/reaction impacts
Provides input, review and recommended updates as situations arise such as code, law and configuration changes, etc. for the RMLD Service Requirements Handbook
Generates applications, permits, authorizations, etc. for applicable entities including wiring inspector, building codes, tree warden, etc
Generates contracts and/or applicable documents regarding pole petitions, pole attachments and J/O
Generates construction standards for overhead, underground, substation getaways, and fiber optic
Designs and manages multiple 35KV, 13.8KV and 4.16KV distribution construction projects, including O/H, U/G and substation
Programs and operates SCADA, OMS, DMS, and other related automated distribution equipment
Performs all required engineering calculations and analysis (i.e. reliability, load flow, protection and coordination, short circuit, voltage analysis, life cycle analysis, system loss calculation, planning study, etc.) in accordance with applicable laws and codes
Provides technical information and assistance to other RMLD Divisions, Town Depts., Agencies and customers
Monitors and oversees NERC, NPCC, and ISO compliance standards and requirements
Reviews all applicable construction and design codes and standards (i.e. NESC, IEEE, ANSI, NIST, etc.) and makes necessary recommendations for modifying construction designs and practices accordingly
Must qualify to be responsible for overseeing emergency operations as assigned Control Authority Level 1 as determined by the Director of E&O and the General Manager
Develops and prepares engineering designs, drawings, circuit maps, control diagrams, charts, databases, plans and other documents of the distribution system, substation facilities and SCADA
Provides technical leadership for major or complex engineering and construction projects and works closely with field personnel to support project development
Performs GIS edits, develop load flow models, program & troubleshoot smart grid devices
Performs all aspects of quality Project Management
Performs pole guying, tension, and loading analysis
Performs construction cost estimating and provides budget input
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 5-7 years of demonstrated electrical engineering distribution design planning
Demonstrated ability to perform load flow, protection and coordination, short circuit, voltage analysis, life cycle analysis, system loss calculation, pole loading, guy tensioning, in accordance with applicable laws and codes
5 years of demonstrated switching and tagging of a system equivalent in complexity
5 years of demonstrated experience in qualified project management
Knowledge of theory and practices of electrical engineering related to the areas of assignment as obtained from accredited college or university
Knowledge of NESC, OSHA and related O/H and U/G distribution construction and safety standards, codes and regulations
Knowledge of approved engineering construction and design codes and laws
Knowledge of system modeling, system protection and coordination, utilizing Milsoft Engineering Software
Knowledge of GIS and applicable software packages
Knowledge of SCADA automation and related integrated distribution software management systems
Knowledge of formal Red Tag Switchman/Tagman procedures
Knowledge of hazardous waste prevention spill prevention regulations
Knowledge of cost estimating, budgeting, and project management
Knowledge of emergency response, switching and tagging, as a qualified Control Authority or similar
Knowledge of FERC utility accounting
Knowledge of municipal purchasing and bidding laws
Ability to perform more complex engineering calculations and to analyze engineering problems
Knowledge of advanced mathematical techniques (i.e. trigonometry, calculus and coordinated geometry)
Capable of performing job functions under occasionally adverse weather and working conditions for extended periods of time
Ability to utilize hand tools and test equipment such as high voltage test equipment, grounding equipment and other related apparatus
Valid Driver's license or equivalent
Ability to obtain a MA Construction Supervisor's License
Must qualify as a Level 1 Control Authority
Demonstrates ability to communicate ideas and directions to employees, customers, vendors and peers, in a clear and concise manner
Demonstrates ability to be a team player
Demonstrates a positive attitude
Preferred
Specialization in power systems
Master's Degree
Professional Engineer License
Company
Reading Municipal Light Department
Established in 1894, Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) is a municipal electric utility serving over 70,000 residents in the towns of Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, and Lynnfield Center.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
2017-12-07Grant· $1M
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