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Join our team as a Senior Distribution Planning Engineer and be a part of accelerating the future of energy. In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing and maintaining a world-class distribution system. You will lead distribution system analysis, perform power flow analysis, and identify potential system needs for short-, mid-, and long-term planning.
Additionally, you will analyze complex DER distribution system interconnections and provide engineering reviews for DER interconnection applications.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop scope for Transmission, Distribution, and Storage Improvement Charge programs. Responsibility for testimony to support the program.
- Provide mentorship to distribution planning team
- Develop and own the strategy to build out the distribution system using CYME, GIS, and demand forecasting tools. Participate in the development of geo-referenced load forecasts using LoadSEER or similar tools to support probabilistic load modeling efforts at the distribution level.
- Lead distribution system analysis and perform power flow analysis
- Conduct system analysis studies to improve efficiency and reliability and quality of service to customers. Studies may include but are not limited to transformer loading, volt-var optimization using capacitors and regulators, short circuit analysis, recloser placement optimization, and load balance evaluation.
- Prepare project documentation using system analysis results (i.e., need statement, potential solution, one-line diagram, etc.) Use Copperleaf for capital planning.
- Develop technical support for equipment standards and ensure solutions brought forward meet the needs of Asset Management. Development of planning process for long-term distribution planning; deployment of process standard mechanisms to support business needs as indicated by stakeholders.
- Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections. Perform DER hosting capacity analysis, time-series power flow analysis, protection device coordination studies, transient switching analysis, etc. using CYME and PSCAD depending on the sizes and devices of the associated interconnecting DERs.
- Lead the development and maintenance of DER interconnection portal
- Validate modeling assumptions and research improved modeling practices
- Coordinate distribution project development and integration activities.
- Develop detailed understanding and application of distribution planning tools.
- Develop training materials for software applications
- Meet with internal and external customers to develop distribution system plans.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science/Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited college or university required, preferably with an emphasis in power systems.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license registered in any state of the United States of America or ability to pursue
- 2+ years of distribution power flow modeling experience using CYME, Synergi, OpenDSS, or similar software
- 2+ years of DER interconnection analysis experience with understanding of IEEE Std. 1547
- Proven strong research and self-learning, leadership ability and effective communication skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong analytical skills, leadership, and communication skills
- Advanced degrees or training (i.e., Master of Science, Doctorate degree) in Electrical Engineering
- Proficient presentation skills, diplomacy and facilitation skills covering large and small group forums ranging from technical to non-technical audiences at all levels of corporate hierarchy
- Track record of leading and managing teams and delivering against tight deadlines in fast-paced and demanding environments.
- Highly motivated self-starter.
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as reliability, load flow, stability, short circuit, voltage regulation, transients, power factor, losses, etc.
- Experience with power system distribution analysis tools such as CYME, Synergi, GIS, LoadSEER, or other similar analysis software.
- Experience with computer programming languages such as Python, C++, VBA, MATLAB preferred.
- Experience with active engagements of industry working groups or committees such as IEEE PES Distribution Planning Subcommittee, industry publications and presentations preferred.
- Experience with power electronics devices and controls preferred
- Experience with planning/developing a project of a grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) on a distribution circuit preferred
If you are ready to make a positive impact and contribute to the future of energy, apply now to join our team at AES. Visit our careers page to start an extraordinary career today.
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