Distribution Planning Engineer

Company: Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1
Location: Everett
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

Distribution Planning Engineer Job 10541 $92,134 - $126,122 (DOQ) ? We are recruiting at the Engineer or Professional Engineer level. Title and salary will depend on qualifications. Basic Responsibilities This position is responsible for powerflow modeling and analysis of the distribution system in a geographic area of the District. Duties include analyzing system performance and identifying deficiencies under normal and contingency switching scenarios, providing recommended switching steps for System Operators? use in offloading substations and circuits, forecasting load on substations and circuits, and evaluating system improvement projects required to maintain safe, reliable, and cost-effective service to our customers. Recommend substation load tap changer settings, placement of switches, capacitor banks, and line voltage regulators on circuits, and settings for voltage regulating equipment installed on feeders. Area studies are performed to identify system deficiencies, alternatives to correct the issue, and select the best-cost alternative for inclusion in the capital plan. Analysis of projects will include evaluation of non-wires alternatives in some cases. Other duties can include development of the annual capital plan and budget. Collaborate with protection partner for the area to optimize operation and performance of assigned geographic area. ?Provide technical customer service and support to workgroups throughout the District as well as to local jurisdictions and developers. Collaborate with Transmission, Substation, and Distribution design engineers to vet and refine plans and designs. Ideal candidate will be a self-starter, organized, and able to make progress toward a variety of goals concurrently. Experience with power flow analysis theory and tools is helpful but not required. Minimum Qualifications Engineer Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering; AND, Four (4) years directly related engineering experience and FE or EIT; or six (6) years related engineering experience. Professional Engineer Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering; AND, Six (6) years related engineering experience, with two (2) of those years as a Lead or Project Engineer; AND, Washington State Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain through reciprocity. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Electrical Systems. Experience with System Analysis, such as Power Flow Analysis. Experience with Contingency Switching Plans. Experience with Load Forecasting. Experience with System Impact Studies. Experience with System Improvement Projects. Benefits In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD 1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. More details can be found at: www.snopud.com/benefitoverview . To Apply Fully complete the online application at careers.snopud.com by no later than March 26, 2020. A full job description is available on the website. ? Snohomish County P.U.D. 1?is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans. ? recblid 00yf4sqtvn0705vtig76tnhicqcj9l

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