Power System Engineer Senior (DER)

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Power System Engineer Senior (DER)

City of Austin Austin, TX, United States

Job Description:

Power System Engineer Senior (DER)

Description

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Notes to Applicants
Austin Energy’s Distributed Energy Resource ( DER ) Integration program is responsible for integrating and strategically implementing innovative DER technologies within the utility’s distribution system. As a DER Integration Engineer, you’ll engage with cutting-edge technologies, including micro-grids, standalone solar and energy storage, residential and commercial solar-plus-storage, Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems ( DERMS ), DER system protection, and other DERs, including non-inverter-based generation.

This position is ideal for engineers eager to tackle real-world challenges, grow within a collaborative team, and contribute to transformative energy solutions. Join Austin Energy in leading the transformation of its distribution system through innovation and teamwork.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

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Pay Range
$48.38 - $62.90

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Close Date 12/08/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 2500 Montopolis Dr. (SCC), Austin, TX 78741 Preferred Qualifications
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Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Performs complex power system analyses, such as protective coordination, fault studies, load flows, service reliability, load forecasts, power quality, voltage stability, system expansion studies, and market operations. Prepares and reviews standards, equipment specifications, design procedures, and test procedures. Develops and prepares engineering designs, drawings, circuit maps, control diagrams, charts, databases, plans, and other documents for transmission and distribution systems, generation and substation facilities, market operation and settlement systems and SCADA / EMS . Provides technical expertise in materials, design, welding, equipment standards, relay coordination, technology or other areas related to the utility industry. Formulates, prepares, and implements operating and safety procedures and guidelines, and operating manuals for system facilities including substations, transmission, distribution, and generation. Prepares necessary reports to regulatory agencies. Assists in providing technical and financial inputs for projects in electric utility budget process. Identifies, investigates, and analyzes engineering design problems, and develops corrective actions. Provides technical leadership for major or complex engineering and construction projects, and works closely with field personnel to support project energization. Assists efforts to keep up with the latest developments in the utility industry, to meet North American Electric Reliability Council ( NERC ), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC ), Electric Reliability Council of Texas ( ERCOT ) and Texas Public Utility Commission (TX PUC ) standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.


Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Supplemental Questions

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* This position requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, plus seven (7) years of experience related to engineering. Do you meet this requirement? * Are you currently a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, have the ability to obtain a Texas PE license within one (1) year of employment. * Please provide your PE license number and state of registration:
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* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. * Please explain your experience with Distributed Energy Resources (DER).
(Open Ended Question)
* Please explain your experience working with large data sets and data visualization tools, analyzing performance data, and documenting key findings in reports for grant or business purposes?
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience coordinating projects with vendors and internal work groups? * Can you review and interpret circuit maps, electrical drawings, control diagrams, and charts for electrical facilities? * Do you have a strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts related to power systems? * Do you have experience with SCADA systems, PLC programming, and communication protocols such as DNP3 or Modbus? * Do you have experience using software packages like AutoCAD, GIS, ADMS, ETAP, or similar for power system modeling?

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