Engineer 1, 2, Senior - Distribution Integration (Operations Support)

Requisition ID

: 18926

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

Benefits

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

- Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)

- 401(k) plan with employer matching

- Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

- Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)

- Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance

- Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)

- Short and long-term disability plans

- Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs

- 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

The Distribution Integration Operations Support engineer provides leadership and support for existing distribution grid operations including triage of real-time issues, development of operating procedures and resolution of operational changes. The engineer will facilitate coordination with various engineering organizations and development/upgrade of engineering Standards related to operational improvements & new technologies.  The engineer will support strategic distribution enablement efforts including R&D lab/pilot activities that impact Distribution Operations.

Apply in-depth technical distribution, technology and engineering knowledge and expertise to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the distribution network while providing cost-effective and timely solutions for customers (internal and external).  Ability to interface with internal stakeholders including customer and technology teams, engineering and design teams, grid operations and occasionally external stakeholders to collaborate on technology and solutions to modernize the distribution grid.

Responsible for project budgets and schedules. Occasional travel to supplier's facilities, industry organizational functions and SRP facilities. Ability to work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP.

What You'll Do

- Support distribution operations (DOC) with "next day" and "post real-time" support, which may include data analytics on distribution system performance, and investigation & resolution of operational issues.

- Support distribution operations with triage of real-time issues as needed.

- Provide "day ahead" and operations planning support for DOC, which includes modeling & analysis of the distribution system, identification of potential system issues, and development of possible mitigation plans.

- Work closely with Operations Specialists and Distribution Planning Engineers to develop short-term load balancing recommendations to DOC for areas for areas of the distribution grid with complex technology mixes.

- Provide technical leadership to distribution related R&D efforts, which will include technology selection, evaluation, testing & field demonstrations, and developing recommendations for implementation.

- Serves on industry committees and task forces as a representative of SRP.

What It Takes To Succeed

- Demonstrated network of internal and external contacts including customers, outside agencies, and suppliers of significant equipment and services. Occasional travel to suppliers' facilities, industry functions, and SRP facilities. Ability to work effectively with various organizations within SRP. Ability to use engineering tools required for the job. Must have a valid driver's license.

- Experience in transmission or distribution planning or transmission or distribution operations, which may include generator interconnection studies, short circuit studies, knowledge of relay and protection concepts, or data science concepts.

- Knowledge of power systems analysis and engineering applications (Synergi, Aspen, PI Data Historian, or other similar applications)

- Familiarity with Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) is a plus

- Experience with Distribution Operations is a plus

- Experience with Inverter Based Resources is a plus

- Excellent written and oral communications skills

- Experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, Visio, Outlook and Teams

- Must be able to work as a member of a team and handle multiple tasks and priorities, and able to be flexible as priorities change to support operational needs

- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and under compressed deadlines to support operational needs

Experience

Five (5) years full time experience actively engaged in engineering practice. Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work of the nature defined for the job of Senior Engineer.

Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years of experience at Level 1; demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor. Promotion to Senior Level requires a minimum of three years of experience at Level 2; is fully competent in all aspects of functional area of assignment and as such would be recognized as a specialist in area of assignment and may have periodic or occasional lead responsibilities.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution is required and a master’s degree in the area of specialty is preferred.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.