System Planning Engineer

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Initiatives and Systems Maintenance:
• Provide safe, efficient, and dependable services to BEC members at the lowest possible cost
• Ensure accurate data and recommendations are provided to consulting engineering firms and other departments for the adequate design of the electrical systems
• Manage the selection and placement of distribution equipment, all aspects of distribution automation, engineering analysis model creation, and protective device coordination
• Assist in the planning and management of the electric grid, including the transmission, substation, and distribution system
• Management of large projects to ensure the proper integration for a reliable operation of the power grid
• Conduct system analysis, planning, and monitoring, and maintain the flow and data of the Geographical Information System (GIS)
• Provide direction, training, and guidance to coworkers and make recommendations to management regarding the Cooperative's smart grid initiative, engineering modeling tools (Milsoft suite), metering, MDM (Master Data Management) system, GIS system upkeep, outage investigations, and OMS (Order Management System) systems maintenance
• Utilize Apollo ware as needed in engineering tasks
• Provide device training and support the implementation of EV (Electric Vehicle) chargers
• Proficient in operating BEC’s enterprise software, such as NiSC

• Strong technical knowledge and skills in electrical engineering
• Knowledge of overhead and underground construction and design standards for distribution
• Knowledge of smart grid initiatives, metering AMI, MDM systems, GIS systems, OMS systems, distribution equipment selection, distribution automation, distribution planning, engineering analysis model creation, distribution energy resources, and protective device coordination
• Proficiency in tools such as Wind Mil and Light Table
• Ability to apply sound engineering judgement and make recommendations to management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to details
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to provide direction and guidance to coworkers
• Ability to manage major engineering projects with minimal supervision

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Professional Engineering License (Preferred but not required)

• Minimum of 5 years of Experience in Power Systems planning analysis and distribution engineering
• Experience with Milsoft suite, NiSC or other modeling platforms

• Valid Texas Driver’s License and related insurance
• Must pass background and drug screening