Associate Distribution Operations Engineer
SMUD
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Sacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $130,603 - $173,035 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Provide 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).
- Utilize distribution system modeling and analysis tools to determine optimum system configuration to maximize substation and circuit utilization.
- Perform N-1 studies by analyzing system deficiencies, evaluating technical and non-technical impacts.
- Analyze system performance data to improve reliability and reduce losses.
- Provide real-time support for database administration, power and network changes and outages, and system performance issues.
- Develop functional and technical requirements of DERs for grid management and optimization.
- Support lab testing, commissioning of new substations and monitoring, and troubleshooting issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Three or more (3+) years of progressively responsible relevant experience in planning and/or operations of electric distribution systems.
- Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) in the state of California.
- Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License (CDL) and a satisfactory driving record.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
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Hard skills
troubleshootingtestingmaintenancesystem modelingsystem analysisN-1 studiesdata analysisdatabase administrationgrid managementoptimization
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringEngineer-In-Training (EIT) certificationCalifornia Driver’s License (CDL)