Principal Engineer - Distribution Planning
Core
Principal Engineer leading distribution planning, reliability studies, and capital project planning for utility distribution systems.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Distribution Planning & Reliability)
Builds
10-year capital project plans, distribution system improvement solutions, and reliability studies.
Domain
Utility / Electrical Engineering / Distribution Systems
Required skills
Distribution Planning, Reliability Engineering, Distributed Energy Resources (DER), N-1 analysis, thermal loading analysis, Non-Wires Alternatives (NWAs), capital project planning, team leadership, regulatory compliance, computer-aided analysis tools, storm restoration planning
Preferred skills
PE License, regulatory/public entity presentation experience, cross-departmental project management
Technologies
Computer-aided analysis tools, distribution automation equipment settings
Responsibilities
Solve complex distribution planning and reliability issues (thermal loading, N-1 analysis, DER interconnections); develop alternative methods and design concepts including Non-Wires Alternatives; maintain and prioritize 10-year capital project plans; lead teams and mentor engineers; perform complex engineering analyses for distribution automation; make presentations to regulatory/public entities; assist during storm restoration.
Seniority
Principal, technical leader & mentor
