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Kiewit · 1 week ago

Distribution Engineer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Perform system expansion and improvement projects, system protection and coordination, reactive compensation, voltage analyses, distributed generation and renewable interconnections, power quality studies and system contingency scenarios.

Accurately develop and maintain complex computer models of the electric delivery system that are used to simulate the operation of the electric delivery system.

Perform power flow studies using CYME or equivalent software including creating and maintaining underlying databases.

Prepare cost-effective system expansion plans using good engineering practices.

Effectively communicate detailed documentation and plans of a complex design with other work groups.

Effectively manage a significant number of projects while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.

Incorporate employee and public safety as a priority into the design and operation of all projects.

Develop new processes and tools that benefit the group in the analysis of the electric system and multiple large data sets of historical operating conditions.

Apply analysis to identify the best solution to a technical problem and effectively communicate and commit to a course of action that is consistent with all legal, regulatory, code, standard or other requirements as well as corporate policies and procedures.

Develop the next generation distribution automation designs in close coordination with clients.

Work independently and train and coach newer less experienced engineers.

Qualification

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EITPE registrationElectric utility experienceTechnical decision making electric utility rulesRegulatory requirementsMicrosoft Office proficiencyProblem-solvingInterpersonalOrganizationCommunicationDistribution PlanningDistribution Make Ready DesignSoftware AutomationScripting

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT with the ability to become registered PE

5+ years of applicable electric utility experience

Technical decision making, good interpersonal skills, organization skills, and effective oral and written communication skills

Possess a current knowledge of electric utility rules, technical, administrative and regulatory requirements for reliable, safe operation of the system

High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office software including PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Preferred

Distribution planning work experience preferred

Experience with distribution make ready design for 3rd party attachments is a plus

Software Automation and Scripting is a plus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Company

Kiewit

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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

Founded in 1884

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

10,001+ employees

http://www.kiewit.com

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