Engineer
CPS Energy
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Deadline to apply: December 24,2024
Pay Grade
16
*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*
Position Summary
The Engineer position is responsible for supporting the electric distribution system reliability, capacity and power quality. The Engineer will complete studies and generate system improvement projects supporting adequate voltage, capacity, system protection and power quality and will analyze, design and manage distribution projects for both near term (1-5 years) and long term (6-10 years). The Engineer will be required to work with multiple departments during project creation and make necessary adjustments to coordinate projects when possible. The Engineer will also be responsible for reviewing and approving job designs created by CPS Energy planners and provide necessary technical support. Update distribution planning philosophies and guidelines to ensure quality and efficiency and participate on multiple teams evaluating new technologies and the potential effects they may have on the distribution system.
Tasks and Responsibilities
•Oversee major engineering projects, programs, and/or initiatives with no supervision
•Plan adequate distribution circuit and power transformer capacity to serve peak demand and contingencies
•Review and plan improvements projects to maintain adequate voltage and conductor loading levels for the electric distribution system
•Evaluate circuit service areas and protection arrangements for improvements in efficiency and/or reliability
•Monitor distribution circuit power factors and plan efficient circuit reactive power supplies
•Evaluate circuit configurations for installations of automated circuit sectionalizing devices
•Evaluate Distributed Generation (DG) applications and evaluate impact on the distribution system and provide remediation recommendations
•Forecast demand loads after gathering information from internal sources, Chamber of Commerce, real estate planning and zoning, etc.
•Develop conceptual system improvement plans and prioritize all recommended projects with appropriate need by date
•Perform system protection coordination studies
•Perform motor start analysis
•Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited university
Competencies
Minimum Education
Required Certifications
Working Environment
Physical Demands
CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.