This position is responsible for system planning for network electric distribution systems at APC and GPC. This position will run studies for our network system to evaluate load growth, potential overloading, fault currents, system reliability data and resolutions. This position will support operations during planned/unplanned maintenance, capacity and reliability upgrades and the assessment of emerging issues.
Job Responsibilities
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Utilize applications such as ADMS, IDMS Repository, SCADA tools, DistView, DistGIS, and others to produce CYME feeder models for further study at APC/GPC
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Develop budget and forecast items for the capital budget based on results of the CYME feeder studies.
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Calculating system fault currents
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Provide support at APC/GPC in using CYMDist and in modeling large load additions to the network system.
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Responsible for area planning including proposing new infrastructure and upgrades to existing infrastructure
Job Experience and Education
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Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent is required
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Commitment to Safety Excellence
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Three or more years of Distribution engineering experience is required
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Network or System Planning experience is preferred
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Previous experience in presenting large and complex projects before DPRT and T&D is highly desired
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SERP/Outage restoration is preferred
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Other valuable experience includes knowledge of transmission and substation operations, knowledge of Section "O", system design experience, serving on statewide committees, knowledge of sales and economic development, experience with design standards and experience resolving customer issue with partner organizations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Effective oral and written communications across multiple departments and organizations and articulates complex issues
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Leads change effectively
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Knowledge of Transmission and Distribution operations and processes
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Knowledge of Distribution operations practices and procedures preferred
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Ability to build strong relationships and a strong team
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Effective management of large projects and customer service requests
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The position requires knowledge of electrical distribution network systems.
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Knowledge of NESC requirements is highly desired
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Working knowledge of ARMS, ADMS/TCMS, JETS, CYME, DistView, DistGis, SCADA and strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office products is highly desired.
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Broad understanding of the company's operations, policies and procedures
Behavioral Attributes
Southern Company
30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
Atlanta
Georgia États-Unis
www.southerncompany.com
