Distribution Planning and DER Integration Manager

Role Overview

We are designing the grid of the future! The Distribution Planning and DER Integration Manager will develop, grow and provide overall leadership and management for EPE’s Distribution and Grid Modernization department. The Manager will lead a group of 4-5 engineers in the execution of utility engineering studies and analysis, and will help our utility clients solve some of the most complex problems the industry faces.

What You Will Do

Lead, oversee and manage engineering studies for electric distribution systems, including Generation Interconnection Studies, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Integration, Load and Generation Forecasting, Reliability Studies, Distribution Automation Studies, Volt-Var Optimization, and provide input into strategic planning.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires 5+ years of experience as a power system engineer or manager, a Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis, and strong technical skills and understanding. The Manager will also cultivate, manage, develop and maintain relationships with customers and clients ranging from electric cooperatives, municipalities and utilities to generation developers and public utility commissions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a power system engineer or manager
• Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with technical content
• Strong technical skills and understanding
• Proven team player with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
• Capable of managing multiple tasks
• Flexibility and adaptability in the face of new challenges and projects
• Distribution modeling software experience in at least one software platform (preferably CYME or Synergi Electric)
• Strong technical/report writing skills
• Thorough understanding of IEEE standards, especially IEEE 1547
• Rudimentary computer programming skills (Python, C++, Java, etc.)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Continuous Education Benefits
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)