The SR SMART GRID ENGINNER provides technical engineering, design, economic and analytical support to participate in the development of long-range system plans and conducting of engineering requests, proposals, and presentations and performs engineering tasks requiring skills and experience gained through application of engineering methods and analysis.
Type : Direct/Permanent Hire
Salary : $105k – $125k/Annual + Annual Bonus of 8-16% of salary
Location : Hybrid - Phoenix, AZ (Relocation assistance available)
Benefits : Pension, Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, 401k Match, and more!
Major Accountabilities
- Provides technical engineering, design, economic and analytical support to participate in the development of long-range system plans and conducting of engineering requests, proposals, and presentations.
- Performs engineering tasks requiring skills and experience gained through application of engineering methods and analysis. Has increasing responsibility for technical decisions and interpretations.
- Provides technical guidance and leadership to others as needed.
- Responsible for developing and managing the programmatic aspects for smart grid innovation initiatives and projects, including budget oversight, project work plan implementation, key success indicator tracking and reporting, internal communications, training preparation and coordination, advanced technical assessments, and key documentation
Minimum Requirements
- Familiarity with reliability and/or power quality technology, i.e. voltage regulators, capacitor banks, line sensors, reclosers / supervisory switches, dynamic VAR control, control/relay panels for various substation devices, and other SCADA controlled devices
- Strong R&D, analytical, and communication skills with demonstrated ability to think strategically, innovate, stay current with industry trends and developments, and align technology solutions to technical business requirements for successful selection and execution of technology demonstration pilots.
- Advanced or technical degree or certificate in areas such as: Electrical Engineering Technology, Technology Innovation, Power Systems Automation, SCADA systems, network communications engineering & technology, construction project management, technology project management
- Working knowledge any of the following: load flow analysis, short circuit analysis, state estimation, load management, distribution operations
- Experience with software and systems such as Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), CYME and similar power engineering software, OSI PI Data Historian, IBM Maximo, PowerBase, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA), and DNP3 and/or Cellular network protocols
- Training and assisting with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
- Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods, and safety standards in electrical and power systems engineering.
Professional Engineer licensure preferred Special Skills, Knowledge, or Qualifications:
- Problem analysis/resolution techniques.
- Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods, and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer licensure preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of the application of control theory for electric grid operation & automation
- Experience with creating settings, message layouts, and/or control templates for distribution, substation, and/or transmission equipment controllers
- Familiarity with reliability and/or power quality technology, i.e. voltage regulators, capacitor banks, line sensors, reclosers / supervisory switches, grid edge dynamic VAR control apparatuses, control/relay panels for various substation devices, and other SCADA controlled devices
- Working knowledge of load management, distribution operations, and Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS)
- Training and assisting with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
- Mentor and develop professional staff.
- Experience with Power Base, CYME, SEL AcSelerator, CAPE, and ADMS.
- Knowledge on performing short circuit analysis, coordination studies and load flow.
Minimum Qualifications
Engineer III
Bachelor degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) plus five (5) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.
Approved Engineer degrees: Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Architectural, Structural.
Engineer Senior
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution plus eight (8) years working experience in Engineering-related positions.
Approved degrees: Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Architectural, Structural.
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Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
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