Associate Distribution Operations Engineer – E
SMUD
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Sacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $110,261 - $146,099 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Provides real-time engineering support for the operation of SMUD's distribution system including troubleshooting, testing and maintenance of the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and the Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS)
- Utilizes distribution system modeling and analysis tools to determine optimum system configuration to maximize substation and circuit utilization
- Performs N-1 studies by analyzing system deficiencies, evaluating technical and non-technical impacts, performing power flow analysis and fault studies to assess system performance under normal and abnormal conditions and proposing alternative solutions
- Obtains and analyzes system performance data to improve reliability, reduce losses and optimize the grid
- Provides engineering support for system outages or emergencies during normal and after hours (including on-call)
- Performs detailed analysis of power quality data and recommends solutions to improve customer experience and resolve power quality related problems
- Evaluates system impacts from Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) such as customer sited PV, energy storage, electric vehicles, and demand response, under various deployment scenarios
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other closely related discipline from an accredited college or university
- One or more (1+) years of progressively responsible relevant experience. This experience can include college related and/or internship assignments relevant to electric utility distribution systems
- Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License (CDL) and a satisfactory driving record (not more than two moving violations in the last two years)
Benefits
- CalPERS agency with access to a defined benefit pension plan
- Health benefits
- Paid time off
- Opportunity for career development and growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
troubleshootingtestingmaintenancepower flow analysisfault studiespower quality analysissystem modelingsystem analysisdata analysisgrid optimization
Soft skills
problem-solvinganalytical thinkingcommunicationteam collaborationcustomer service
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringCalifornia Driver’s License (CDL)