Engineer 2

More details of the day-to-day work include:

Perform application review of the Interconnection Request ensuring technical data is complete and appropriate to perform a study. As part of this effort, it may be required to create one-line diagrams (Microsoft Visio) which are used in study agreements, study reports, and ultimately Generation Interconnection Agreements.

Perform Rule 21 Fast Track Screens evaluation (or equivalent WDAT Screens). Projects will primarily consist of Net Energy Metering (NEM) applications, which fall under the Rule 21 Tariff. May also require evaluation of Supplemental Review Screens for projects that fail Fast Track Screens.

Perform technical review to ensure project meets all applicable Tariff and Standards requirements. Validation of Rule 21 certification requirements may be required (e.g., UL 1741 SB). Technical assessment to evaluate the impact of interconnecting the generator to the system may include power flow and short-circuit analysis (primarily CYME, can involve CAPE).

Develop Product to mitigate issues identified during the technical analysis.

Produce study report, which may include the Product and cost of required upgrades that were identified during the technical review.

Meet with customers to provide study results and address questions.

Review Generation Interconnection Agreements to ensure technical details and Product needed to support interconnection is properly captured.

Description:

Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform complex assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services. Typically possesses five or more years engineering experience. Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Must be capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments. This position requires an experienced and competent individual capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Workload:

Perform review of Generation Interconnection Requests, under the WDAT and Rule 21 Tariff, ensuring technical data is complete and appropriate to perform a study. Review will also include Rule 21 or WDAT screens evaluation to determine if further studies are required. Studies vary depending on the interconnection request and screens evaluation results and may include power flow, short-circuit duty, voltage analysis, and any other relevant technical analysis needed to enable interconnection of the new resources ensuring safety and reliability is maintained. As part of this effort, the contractor/engineer may be required to create one-line diagrams, study reports, and review Generation Interconnection Agreements.

Required Skills/Attributes:

Experience with power system analysis studies including power flow and short-circuit analysis. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio. Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.

Desired Skills/Attributes:

Experience with generation interconnection studies including power flow and short-circuit analysis. Experience performing technical reviews of Net Energy Metering (NEM) projects. Knowledge of the Rule 21 Tariff and the WDAT. Experience Google Earth Pro, and power system analysis software (preferably CYME and CAPE). Experience with PCI.