Distribution Design Associate Engineer

Jobtailor; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Stamford, CT is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to assist planning and performance for assigned circuits and provide project support across the distribution system. You will work with cross-functional teams to analyze circuit performance and implement corrective actions to ensure reliability and safety.

Responsibilities include assisting in outages and voltage investigations, supporting EMF communications with customers, and helping to develop action plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 0–3 years of Energy Delivery experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work in a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with circuit analysis software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and performance for assigned circuits.
• Provide engineering support for projects and outages; develop corrective actions.
• Review outages, voltage and power quality; create field work in work management system.
• Support DDE/Lead in EMF communications, coordinates with Real Estate for easements.
• Develop regulator and capacitor control settings; model distribution system with tools.
• Present to CT Project Authorization Committee (CTPAC) for approval when needed.
• Evaluate proposed interconnections and implement annual procedures using tools.

Skills

Distribution systems

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Circuit analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SynerGee

PTI

USAmp

PI

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Assist with the planning function and performance for all assigned circuits.
• Assist in identifying benefits from individual projects and predicted desired outcomes.
• Provide engineering support for specific projects.
• Assist with engineering resolutions for multiple outages in the Distribution System.
• Create field work in current work management system.
• Assist DDE/Lead until proficient in support of the following: EMF communications and/or measurements for customers. Real Estate Department and Customer to negotiate easements as required. Account Executives with customer quality of service issues. Operations with distribution issues. This includes review switching, develop contingency plans, prioritizing work, monitoring yellow tags, etc.
• Engineering support to Field Engineering Design P&CE on developing Recloser and Breaker settings.
• Considers safety in all circuit analysis.
• Makes direct contact with customer and develop corrective actions.
• Provide regulator and capacitor control settings for Electrical Maintenance.
• Assist in outage, voltage, and power quality investigations and will engineer corrective action to prevent reoccurrence. Provide reports as required.
• Works with DDE/Lead in the development of distribution projects and will be required to present to the Connecticut Project Authorization Committee CTPAC for approval.
• Evaluate proposed DG interconnection applications.
• Review and implement annual procedures, (e.g. TD941).
• Utilize electronic software tools to model and analyze the distribution system (SynerGee, PTI, USAmp, PI, Visio, etc.)
• Other related duties as assigned, including support to SOC.
• Will have nonexclusive, non-supervisory, storm restoration and emergency assignments.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required, Electrical Engineering preferred
• Experience: Zero (0) to Three (3) years of equivalent experience in Energy Delivery is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of distribution systems is desired. Must be able to work in a team environment. Knowledgeable of various computer applications including Microsoft Office. Circuit analysis software skills preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Engineering principles, particularly in distribution systems, while effectively collaborating with teams to analyze circuit performance and implement corrective actions. Proficient in utilizing engineering software tools for modeling and analysis, ensuring safety and quality in all engineering tasks.

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License

Tools & Technologies

• SynerGee
• PTI
• USAmp
• PI
• Visio
• Microsoft Office