Job Description:
Senior Engineer 1, Ready Grid
Summary
The Senior Engineer 1, Ready Grid provides technical leadership in evaluating mitigation options, including traditional upgrades, non-wire alternatives, and emerging technologies for areas experiencing significant growth. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and implement proactive grid buildout strategies that align with long-term electrification and decarbonization goals.
Responsibilities
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Oversee engineers performing diagnostics, monitoring, and equipment inspections, while fostering cross-functional knowledge transfer.
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Lead the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate project status, findings, and recommendations.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful development, integration, and implementation of technologies and asset performance management strategies.
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Contribute to engineering and business initiatives, including the development of innovative procedures and design recommendations.
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Provide support for new equipment installation and startup, including transition to sustaining phases.
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Guide junior engineers in investigating distribution system infrastructure threats based on observations and findings.
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Gather and correlate data using engineering studies and procedures, including routine and diagnostic testing.
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Facilitate training and professional development opportunities to enhance team skills and knowledge.
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Ensure protection of physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets, while managing sensitive customer and proprietary data with the highest standards of integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a scientific/technical/math field.
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Seven or more years of engineering experience in operations, production, construction, or maintenance environments.
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Possess a valid Class C Drivers License.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
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Five or more years of experience in utility planning, load forecasting, or grid operations.
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Strong understanding of utility infrastructure, planning, scoping, grid solutions, and regulatory frameworks.
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Proficiency with system analysis tools (e.g., CYME, Python, PSLF, or load forecasting software).
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Professional Engineer (PE) License.
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Experience preparing detailed engineering studies and reports.
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Strong written communication skills for technical reporting and management presentations.
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Passion for innovation and implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance system reliability and performance.