Electric Power Engineers · 5 days ago
Distribution Planning and DER Integration Manager
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expElectric Power Engineers is focused on designing the grid of the future. The Distribution Planning and DER Integration Manager will lead a team of engineers in executing utility engineering studies and managing relationships with clients to solve complex industry problems.
ConsultingElectronicsEnergyMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead, oversee and manage engineering studies for electric distribution systems including two to five-year Generation Interconnection Studies, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Integration, Load and Generation Forecasting, Reliability Studies, Distribution Automation Studies, Volt-Var Optimization, and provide input into strategic planning
Lead, oversee and manage engineering studies for electric distribution systems including long-range planning studies, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Integration, Load and Generation Forecasting, Reliability Studies, Distribution Automation Studies, Volt-Var Optimization, and provide input into strategic planning
Lead the development and execution of standardizing distribution planning practices
Support the planning, management and execution of utility smart grid projects
Support execution of projects to assist electric utilities with management of integrated distribution planning, DER programs (solar PV, electric vehicles, battery storage, demand response, energy efficiency)
Lead innovation and R&D efforts for utilities and provide client support
Lead the development and implementation of distribution planning best practices related to DERs and storage, including IEEE 1547, UL 1741, and other industry standards
Provide technical advisory services especially for distribution engineering practices, processes, and technologies, and DER
Use relevant utility experience to engage with client utilities to understand their specific applications, approaches and methodologies in Distribution Planning and DER integration
Manage, direct, mentor and grow your engineering team and their capabilities, while providing overall project leadership, status reports and high quality, timely client deliverables
Prepare responses to Request for Proposals (RFP), by providing a scope of work and time and cost estimates for new projects
Transfer knowledge, capabilities, and skills to improve others' knowledge and skill levels
Support the evaluation of potential new vendor partners, and the development of partnerships with key vendors
Support the growth of the business and evaluation and hiring of engineering staff
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a power system engineer or manager
Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with technical content
Strong technical skills and understanding
Proven team player with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships
Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
Capable of managing multiple tasks
Flexibility and adaptability in the face of new challenges and projects
Distribution modeling software experience in at least one software platform (preferably CYME or Synergi Electric)
Strong technical/report writing skills
Thorough understanding of IEEE standards, especially IEEE 1547
Rudimentary computer programming skills (Python, C++, Java, etc.)
Preferred
Master of Science or higher
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Continuous Education Benefits
MyShare Employee Ownership Program
401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
Company
Electric Power Engineers
Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) is a leading power engineering consulting firm.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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