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Iberdrola · 9 hours ago

Senior Engineer - Distribution Planning

United States Of America, New York, Rochester

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$94K/yr - $118K/yr

5+ years exp

Iberdrola is a leading energy company, and they are seeking a Senior Engineer for Distribution Planning. The role involves collaborating on distribution studies, analyzing complex system interconnections, and applying engineering practices to improve the distribution system.

EnergyHydroelectricRenewable EnergySustainability

Responsibilities

Collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments

Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels

Apply the established distribution criteria and uses sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system

Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS (SMWeb, SmartMap), SAP, Load Data systems, etc

Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of distribution planning

Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs

Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional and divisional activities. Assist during storm restoration efforts

Qualification

BSEEPower System AnalyticsRegulatory KnowledgeDistribution Planning ToolsPower System StudiesEngineering DocumentationSoft Skills

Required

BSEE required, candidates from other engineering disciplines may be considered depending on relevant work experience

5+ years of experience (Industry Related)

Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model **Competent/Advanced**

Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders) **Competent/Advanced**

Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by other **Competent**

Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.) **Competent**

Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results: (e.g. Comprehensive Area Studies, Power Flow, DER, Voltage, Contingency, phase imbalance, Power Factor correction, Short Circuit, reliability, resiliency, Capacity, distribution automation, etc. **Competent**

Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.) **Advanced**