Area Planning Engineer

Overview

We’re looking for a Area Planning Engineer to support the planning and reliability of electric transmission and substation systems. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of energy while partnering across engineering, operations, and leadership teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology is preferred, additional consideration of experience for electric utility industry certifications.
• Minimum 2 years electrical utility distribution, transmission experience desired; additional consideration of Power Delivery experience.
• Experience with the CYME circuit analysis program, or other Distribution modeling software is desired.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong technical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Effective at building relationships with cross functional teams.
• Ability to work under deadlines to respond to customer demands.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively, exercise sound judgment, and accurately complete multiple tasks.

Experience with solar, battery, or other alternative energy

The Hosting Capacity Planning Department performs analysis of client's Distribution system to determine the amount of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) generation that can be seamlessly added to the electric system without necessitating changes or upgrades. This position will support the growing needs from solar developers by providing Hosting Capacity maps of the Distribution system to aid them in their siting of potential generation projects.

This position will be responsible to determine the available capacity and constraints on the Transmission system that impact the Solar Generator projects, provide capacity information for Distribution substation banks, create base cases, and determine the available Hosting Capacity for Solar load on each of our Distribution feeders.

$42/hr to $70/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.