DER Analyst

Our Company

More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life.

Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected. Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably.

Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees.

Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package.

Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance.

- Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups.

Position Purpose

Support the analysis and processing of DER applications and interconnections to the electric distribution system to ensure that applications are processed within predefined timeframes. Maintain project documentation for DER applications and communicate with customers. Provide support to 4-6 engineers during the impact study analysis.

Principal Accountabilities

Time %

End Results

20%

Correspond in writing (email and letters) to customers applying to interconnect DERs on the electric distribution system.

30%

Responsible for project documentation and perform data entry of customer and system information into a generator information database. Update and maintain electronic and/or paper records of all transactions involving customer DER interconnections.

30%

Perform system impact analysis including running automated screen analysis using Excel tables and Geometric Information System (GIS) information.

10%

Complete monthly and annual reporting and assist with any additional reporting requirements.

10%

Demonstrate proficiency in engineering software applications including Microsoft Excel, electric analysis software; Develop new applications to facilitate engineering problem solving and analysis.

Qualifications

- Associates degree or equivalent experience required

- Methodical and detail oriented work practices

- This position requires advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel and ability to quickly learn use of various databases applications and computer software packages.

- Ability to work independently in a team-based environment to achieve common goals

- Ability to handle multiple priorities, organize work and meet deadlines

Unitil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.