Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer I - Electric System/Grid Planning (Hybrid Schedule)

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This position can be filled with Principal Engineering level depending on the candidate qualifications.

Primary Purpose:

Takes responsibility for regional transmission system planning, including load/zone planning and baseline reliability planning, to ensure reliable operation under various operating scenarios in compliance with regulatory planning standards and guidelines. Interfaces with load-serving entities, generation entities, regulatory agencies, regional reliability councils, and other transmission providers to obtain necessary inputs into the planning process. Identifies and documents recurring system operation conditions and trends (e.g., low voltage, unusual flows) requiring planning attention. Assesses the capabilities of the regional transmission system and its compliance with the planning criteria. Conducts load saturation studies to determine the long-range substation needs in the service territory. Conducts power flow studies, builds power flow models, and prepares economic analyses to develop short- and long-term transmission system plans. Develops expansion plans for the regional transmission system and distribution substations. Provides technical support to licensing and certification proceedings related to new transmission lines and distribution substation sites. May represent the organization at Regional Transmission Councils and/or Regional Transmission Organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops Project Scopes and estimates to improve poor service reliability, power quality issues, and equipment failures.
• Determines current and future grid capacity requirements to meet projected demand.
• Plans for the integration of microgrids and distributed generation into the main grid.
• Plans for the expansion and optimization of transmission and distribution networks.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce transmission losses and improve efficiency.
• Implements measures to minimize negative impacts and promote sustainability.
• Plans for effective load management and control to balance supply and demand.
• Develops plans for load shedding and curtailment to manage grid stress during peak demand.
• Oversees the reviewing of planning and system performance studies for compliance with prevailing standards and criteria and good engineering practice.
• Leads environmental planning and permitting work with a multi-disciplinary team throughout the life cycle of a project.
• Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Hybrid Schedule:

• Although the schedule may vary, typically this will allow the employee to work onsite three days per week and remotely on the remaining workdays.
• Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or Professional Engineer (PE) certification in addition to five (5) years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 8 years related engineering experience.
• Data Analysis - Measuring and managing organization data, identifying methodological best practices and conducting statistical analyzes.
• Feasibility Studies - An assessment of the practicality of a proposed plan or project. A feasibility study analyzes the viability of a project to determine whether the project or venture is likely to succeed.
• Power Flow Analysis & Modeling - A quantitative analysis of the flow of power in an interconnected system.
• Power System Engineering - A subfield of electrical engineering that deals with the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electric power, and the electrical apparatus connected to such systems.
• Power System Performance Monitoring - Tracking and evaluating data on power systems and their components in order to optimize the system.
• Power System Planning - Developing plans for designing and constructing a power system and its elements, which will satisfy assumed future needs, starting from the given state.
• Project/Program Management - The process of leading the work of a team to achieve goals and meet success criteria at a specified time.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes.
• Stakeholder Management - The process of organizing, monitoring and improving relationships with stakeholders. Intermediate Required
• Technical Reporting - A form of subjective and formal report that presents the objectives, processes, and results of technical work.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of California is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree Master's Degree in Engineering.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Note: SDG&E strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

SDG&E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.