What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Systems Engineer – Distribution Planning position at Jacobs?
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Your impact
The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance safety, reliability and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility transformation to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. We have multiple positions available for power systems engineers seeking to apply and grow their skills working closely with our utility clients and operations teams as we expand our energy transition portfolio across the United States and Canada.
These openings provide the opportunity to engage with our clients to modernize, expand or harden their utility transmission and distributions systems all across North America. Demonstrated abilities include expertise with a primary focus on Distribution System Planning & Analysis.
Your Primary Responsibilities Will Focus On
Here's what you'll need
Your impact
The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance safety, reliability and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility transformation to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. We have multiple positions available for power systems engineers seeking to apply and grow their skills working closely with our utility clients and operations teams as we expand our energy transition portfolio across the United States and Canada.
These openings provide the opportunity to engage with our clients to modernize, expand or harden their utility transmission and distributions systems all across North America. Demonstrated abilities include expertise with a primary focus on Distribution System Planning & Analysis.
Your Primary Responsibilities Will Focus On
- Perform a diverse range of system planning, modeling, analysis, and project-focused engineering tasks. These may include Distribution Automation/FLISR, Volt-Var Optimization (VVO), non-wire alternatives, integration of battery energy storage systems, renewable energy, microgrids, or other emerging technologies.
- Develop plans and methodologies for the technical execution of projects aimed at addressing aging distribution infrastructure and the integration of DER technologies to improve reliability and resiliency of the distribution power system.
- Provide guidance, knowledge, and expertise to other electrical engineers conducting power system power flow, transient stability, and short circuit analyses
- Prepare reports and summaries on the studies conducted to be easily understood by individuals from technical and non-technical backgrounds.
- Review work of technical support staff to ensure accuracy, achievement of required results, and adherence to accepted engineering practices. Identify deficiencies and recommend process and project improvements.
- Investigate, analyze, and resolve a wide range of engineering problems, many of which are complex and atypical in nature.
- Lead the execution of technical studies and develop methodologies for execution, ensuring that studies and projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet client expectations.
- Support responses to Requests for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/RFQ) and assist in developing the technical approach and Scope of Work.
- Participate and coordinate industry involvement through conferences, speaking opportunities, technical working groups and engagements.
Here's what you'll need
- Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline
- At least 5 years of experienced in evaluating Distribution System performance, simulating power flows, and exploring non-wires alternative solutions to traditional system reconfiguration and upgrade approaches
- Experience with power system analysis tools such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, PSSE, ETAP, SKM, or ASPEN
- Experience with scripting tools including Python, MATLAB, Excel or other similar tools
- Proven expertise in conducting quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of models and study results, as well as in identifying and resolving model errors and challenges
- Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing, producing comprehensive and precise documentation, reports, and analyses.
- Stay current with engineering and technical industry codes, standards, and best practices by continuously updating knowledge on the latest developments, regulations, and innovations in the field
- Professional Engineer License or the ability to obtain a license within one year
