Distribution Planning Manager

Job description

Functions: Undertake short and long range power system planning on distribution and sub-transmission systems Undertake research, planning and feasibility studies to establish project justification Forecast load growth by areas Drive transmission planning activities Monitor system reliability, performance and recommend process improvements Prepare and track budgets for system expansion Review field engineer designs for consistency and proper application of design guidelines and standards Provide technical support and advisory in developing RFPs for consultants and awarding contracts Performing distribution circuit analysis for loading, voltage, reactive power, reliability, balancing and coordination Provide technical support to various internal customers and to the systems operation control center Requirements: Minimum of a 1st degree in Electrical Engineering Minimum of 8 years professional level engineering experience Knowledge of distribution systems design Experience in distribution systems planning and design, distribution protection schemes, power systems analysis, operations engineering, and/or electrical secondary networks planning is preferred The role: The Distribution Planning Manager is responsible for power distribution and planning.