What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior System Planning Engineer (Electric Utility) position at Liberty Utilities?
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.
At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.
We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.
- Analyze and plan for efficient transmission and distribution additions, reinforcements and interconnections to provide an adequate, reliable and safe electrical system. Knowledge of electrical power systems, including but not limited to; power flow, stability (transient and dynamic), long/short range planning studies, short circuit, arc flash, under-frequency load shedding, circuit and system dynamics, shunt capacitors, equipment ratings, power factor analysis, and other related studies.
- Assimilate and submit data as required to the Southwest Power Pool, NERC and the various state public service commissions for inclusion in reports, computer simulation studies and/or other needs.
- Develop and maintain computer databases as required for load flow, short circuit, facility ratings, and other system planning studies.
- Investigate, analyze and propose mitigation techniques for power quality problems occurring on Liberty's system and at customer’s facilities.
- Assist in coordinating and compiling cost estimates for transmission and distribution projects which will be included in the Construction Budget.
- Provide technical and procedural leadership, coordination, and facilitation with internal and external partners by analyzing system impacts of proposed additions, changes, and/or removals of infrastructure needed to serve load.
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of utility planning experience.
- Have working knowledge of PSS/E (highly desirable), CYMEDIST (desirable) or relevant tools and experience with NERC Reliability Standards compliance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for compiling technical reports.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Customer Centric
- Integrity
- Entrepreneurial
- Teamwork
- Owner mindset
- Outcome focused
- Continuous learning
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