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LOCATION: Augusta or Portland, ME
SALARY RANGE: Salary range is dependent on experience level ranging from $83,804 to $104,756
Job Title:
Senior Engineer
Company:
CMP
Department:
Distribution Planning
Reports to:
Manager of Distribution Planning
Location:
Augusta, ME
Salary Grade:
Job Summary
Collaborate on and perform distribution studies including voltage, thermal, N-1, and power factor assessments. Analyze and assess complex DER distribution system interconnections and new customer load interconnections at numerous voltage levels. Apply the established distribution criteria and uses sound utility engineering practices to identify deficiencies in the distribution system. Develop thorough understanding and application of Distribution Planning tools used in day-to-day basis such as GIS (SMWeb, SmartMap), SAP, Load Data systems, etc.
Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of distribution planning. Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs. Collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional and divisional activities. Assist during storm restoration efforts.
Behavioral Skills and Requirements
- Develop self & others
- Empower to grow
- Collaborate and share
- Be a role model
- Focus to achieve results
- Be agile
Technical Skills and Requirements
The following skills and associated competency levels are desired of those candidates seeking a position in Distribution Planning. However, offsetting industry and other relevant technical skills will be considered for candidates without previous experience in these Distribution Planning activities (e.g. T&D Engineering, P&C, etc.).
Technical Skills/Competencies
- Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model
- Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization, perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)
- Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by others
- Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)
- Good Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Functional Job Specific Competencies
- Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results: (e.g. Comprehensive Area Studies, Power Flow, DER, Voltage, Contingency, phase imbalance, Power Factor correction, Short Circuit, reliability, resiliency, Capacity, distribution automation, etc.)
- Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME, PSSE, ASPEN, etc.)
Education & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology; Master's Degree preferred. Minimum 5 years of technical experience (Industry Related). Professional engineering license desirable.
Job Posting End Date: November-1-2024
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