Senior Electrical System Engineer - Distribution

RINA Piraeus Team; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Electrical System Engineer specializing in Distribution. This role involves managing various engineering activities aimed at grid modernization within the electric utility sector. Candidates should have extensive experience in power system modeling, client management, and a strong technical background in power systems engineering.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power system analysis.
• Comfortable in dynamic consulting environments.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design activities for electric utility engineering.
• Manage project scope, budget, and timeline.
• Participate in business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Power system modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYMEDIST

Microsoft Office 365

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Senior Electrical System Engineer - Distribution

City: Columbus

Location:

Columbus, OH, US, 43235 Lisle, IL, US, 60532 Chicago, IL, US, 60603 Houston, TX, US, 77070

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Energy Engineering Project Management

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical System Engineer - Distribution to join its offices in Chicago & Lisle, IL, Columbus, OH or Houston, TX within the Energy Engineering Project ManagementDivision.

Compensation Data

Location: Preferred within commutable distance to our Chicago, IL, Lisle, IL, Columbus, OH or Houston, TX offices.

Salary Range: 130-155K Annually

Mission

The Senior Electric System Engineer is a subject matter expert (SME) in Distribution and a ‘doer seller’ who is responsible for managing, leading, or executing a variety of grid modernization, engineering, analysis, planning, and design activities within the electric utility sector. As a project lead and SME, the Senior Electric System Engineer will also oversee the technical work of one or more staff engineers or other team members, and ensure quality assurance is performed on their work product, deliverables, or outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead electric utility activities such as distribution engineering planning, design, and operating activities including projects that involve preparation of power system analysis, load flow, and related studies, etc. associated with proposed or planned deployments of:
• Distribution Automation (DA),
• Distributed Energy Resources (DER), and
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Lead electric utility grid modernization initiatives involving Distribution Automation (DA), Volt-VAR Optimization (VVO), Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distribution Energy Resources (DER), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), or related technologies.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, deliverables or outcomes, and client expectation.
• Assist and participate in business development and client account management activities including establishing, maintaining, and growing client relationships, identifying future sales opportunities, participation in proposal writing and development, and attending and leading on-site or remote client visits or meetings, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with concentration in power systems from an ABET accredited institution required.
• 5+ years of experience in power system modeling, analysis, and project management.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is preferred.
• Proficient computer and analytical skills involving power systems analysis software (e.g., CYMEDIST) and all major Microsoft Office 365 applications and tools.
• Previous work experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of this position description at an electric utility or as a consultant for electric utility clients.
• Comfortable working in highly matrixed and dynamic consulting and electric utility organizational environments.
• Familiarity with electric utility distribution regulatory requirements desired.
• Knowledge of NESC requirements desired.
• Familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, best practices, and project life cycle including startup, planning, execution, control and monitoring, and closeout.
• Possess technical, professional engineering, communication (written and verbal) skills, and interpersonal skills commensurate with the years of experience required to lead consulting staff engineers, team members, and collaborate effectively with electric utility client staff.

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• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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