Electrical Distribution Outage Planner

A Distribution planner is responsible for outage planning, performing capacity planning studies, and coordinating with utility clients. They will arrange outages by determining required steps to isolate distribution facilities. Additionally, they will evaluate events that occur on the distribution system.

Responsibilities/Technical Competencies

• Evaluate distribution system operations
• Working on multiple projects while prioritizing work
• Interface with utility clients and collaborate with their operations team
• Plan distribution system outages for performing maintenance and upgrade work
• Utilizing GIS information to aide in design
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members
• Regularly meet and correspond with clients, equipment suppliers, surveyors, and construction personnel

Typical Assignments

• Arrange distribution system outages
• Provide capacity planning studies
• Prepare calculations and equipment specifications
• Field walkdowns
• Response to field questions
• GIS mapping

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
• 2-5 years of experience
• Must have Electrical Distribution Operations experience
• Must have Outage Planning experience
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

We offer a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $155,000 per year, which is based on relevant experience, industry experience, education, skills, and qualifications.