As a Distribution Planning Engineer, you will be a key member of our Power Systems Planning team, contributing significantly to the growth of transmission and distribution activities. You will be responsible for developing and performing comprehensive power system studies and models for energy clients worldwide, covering aspects of power generation (both conventional and non-conventional), distribution, and industrial systems. This role will require the application of advanced engineering techniques to solve complex problems in the distribution sectors.
Responsibilities:
- Perform Grid modernization and Electrical distribution planning studies and the application of grid technologies to improve grid performance.
- Prepare the grid for future challenges represented by distributed generation and electrification.
- Perform a broad range of studies and other services to support electricity distribution utilities to make decisions backed by business and engineering analysis, such as load flow, transfer capability, system impact studies etc.
- Perform generation interconnection, reliability planning, DER and electrification impact consulting, and hosting capacity studies under the guidance of seniors
- Learn and use suitable Distribution planning software for studies such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, SKM, ETAP, and equivalent.
- Evaluating system performance, simulation of power flows, and developing solutions and upgrades of electric distribution facilities.
- Evaluating non-wires alternative solutions to traditional system reconfiguration and/or upgrade solutions.
- Perform Power system planning Studies on Multiple Projects simultaneously, as required.
- Be a committed team player able to work on own initiative.
- Lead and execute power system planning and analysis projects, ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Provide technical direction to other team members, including training and development of junior engineers.
- Develop and implement automation tools using Python and other software to streamline repetitive tasks involved in power system analysis and reporting.
- Collaborate with international teams and clients, with the flexibility to work across multiple time zones.
- Understand BMI Culture and participate in Department activities.
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Burns & McDonnell is an
equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.
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