Distribution System Development Engineer
Job Overview
Job title: Distribution System Development Engineer
Job description: Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.
Posted: November 22, 2022
Closing Date: December 6, 2022
Position Type: Permanent
Union: Management Professional (MP)
PEOPLE. That’s the power behind ENMAX Corporation. As one of Alberta’s leading energy and utility providers, our employees are the strength and knowledge that continue to drive our success. At the ENMAX group of companies, we look for energy solutions for today, while knowing we have the power to provide for a better tomorrow.
We are looking for a Distribution System Development Engineer to support the development and implementation of strategies, processes, and tools for the advancement of planning functions for the ENMAX Power Distribution and Network electrical system.
The Engineer will assess the short-term and long-term impact of general system load growth, new customer connections and new technologies on the electrical grid. The role will develop specific projects that maintain capacity and reliability on the system.
Major Responsibilities:
Assess and determine the future development of the EPC Distribution and Network system in the best interests of EPC customers.
Develop new and maintain existing planning processes, tools and standards.
Accountable for Planning Cycle deliverables including:
Load forecast
System assessment
Project justification and project scope development
System development plan
Accountable for the identification and development of substation capacity upgrade projects.
Evaluation of customer connections and determination of system changes required to allow the customer connections.
Steward programs and projects from ideation to completion.
Assist in regulatory undertakings
Education Required:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
P.Eng status with The Association of Professionals in Engineering and Geoscience in Alberta (APEGA)
Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum 4 years of experience in power distribution industry.
Sound engineering and operational knowledge of distribution utility systems.
Experience with forecasting electrical load at system and feeder levels.
Experience with power system assessment (N-1, N-1-1, N-2 contingencies) and development of solutions for distribution and network systems.
Proficiency in using CYME (CYMDIST) software for load flow studies on radial distribution and secondary network systems, including:
Load Flow Analysis
Load Allocation and Estimation
Fault/Short Circuit Analysis
Load Balancing
Motor Start
Batch Analysis / Running Cyme using script
Experience with interconnection studies for Distributed Energy Resource (DER)
Experience with AESO DER interconnection process
Proficiency in computer programming using Python is an asset
Competencies:
Ability to interact with various work groups and communicate technical information to non-technical individuals
Problem solver with strong analytical abilities
Confident with presenting before public and internal stakeholders
Strong organizational skills
Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?
We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility with programming geared to employee’s needs, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.
ENMAX Values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation
Location: This role will be part of our hybrid (home and office) work force with office workspace located at ENMAX Place (141 – 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB). You will work from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Note:
We have changed the way we connect with our candidates. Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on-boarding and job training may be completed remotely.
If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.
Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow them while working at ENMAX.
Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required.
Two professional references will be requested.
Education requirements for this position will be verified by a third party.
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Company: ENMAX
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Location: Calgary, AB
Job date: Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:36:10 GMT
Job Source: Careerjet.ca