Distribution Engineer

Description
About the Position:
National Grid is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a position within Distribution Planning & Asset Management (DPAM) in Albany, Buffalo, or Syracuse, NY
Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Develop recommendations for required modifications and additions to sub-transmission and distribution facilities
Enhance the reliability and resiliency of the system to adverse weather events and other events
Modernize the grid in a fashion to meet forecasted capacity requirements, expanding customer service quality and 3rd party expectations
Consider economics, risks, customer and environmental impacts of proposed distribution projects
Assess the various traditional and new distribution planning solutions available such as non-wires alternatives, smart grids, microgrids, energy storage etc.
Make contributions to long term strategic plans
Planning studies will be scheduled and implemented in accordance with management direction.
Support a host of activities that address customer technical requirements
Assist in regional customer operations in the technical operation of the distribution system
Lead activities in tracking regional distribution reliability performance and promoting actions to improve it
Conduct medium and high voltage customer and distributed generation interconnection studies and engineering activities in alignment with various standards
Provide support and share knowledge with other areas of National Grid such as Electric Operations, Regional Control Center, Substation Engineering, Distribution Design, New Energy Solutions, and Regulatory Strategy.
Provide technical guidance to customers and 3rd parties
Represent the company on industry and regulatory working groups as appropriate
Ensure the focus and attainment of business goals and objectives
Assist with Emergency/Storm Response as required ? Assisting with restoration of electric service to customers from large interruptions as a result of major storms/events.
Qualifications
Knowledge & Experience:

Required:
A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school. Professional experience with determined appropriate Engineer position / title.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Preferred:
Knowledge of relevant industry practice, standards and legislation.
Knowledge of current trends within the industry and developments in legislation or regulation.
Knowledge and experience of planning software tools such as CYME, PSSE etc.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Work in a Project Management team environment.
Adapts approach and considers what is important to the audience and tailors message accordingly.
Actively builds and maintains a network of relationships, outside normal business contacts.
Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems promptly and non-defensively communicates engineering customer expectations to monitor delivery of engineering projects and satisfaction.
Proactively makes changes to improve performance, efficiency and effectiveness of processes; for example, challenge existing engineering procedures and highlight areas for improvement.
Possesses positive expectations for team members and expresses regard for them.
Is receptive to change and is willing to change ideas or opinions based on new information or contrary evidence.
This position has a career path which provides for promotional opportunities within and across bands as developing and evolving in this position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise.We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
Job
:Asset Management
Primary Location
:NY-Albany
Organisation
:Electric
Schedule
:Full-time
Job Posting
:Aug 15, 2018, 3:18:18 PM
Unposting Date
:Ongoing