What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electric Transmission Asset Planning & Operations Engineering Senior I - San Die position at San Diego Gas and Electric?
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Primary Purpose:
Leads complex studies and planning initiatives that optimize transmission system capacity and resilience. Applies specialized knowledge to influence project design and operational strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate reliability goals.
Develops detailed transmission design packages, PLS-CADD modeling, performs advanced technical evaluations and develops solutions that improve transmission system reliability and efficiency. Provides expertise in planning and operational processes to support long-term asset health and regulatory compliance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Performs and reviews transmission and distribution design calculations, PLS-CADD models, construction job packages, and attends site visits for routing feasibility.
* Supports the development of design standards, specifications, templates, guidelines, and innovative solutions to improve the efficiency of electrical transmission and distribution systems.
* Prepares technical studies and justifications for capacity and reliability projects within the electric transmission system.
* Provides training, mentorship, and technical support to lower-level engineers and designers on transmission and distribution related design items.
* Participates in the Base Case Development Process by reviewing and developing electrical simulation models for transmission lines and substations.
* Utilizes advanced power system analysis tools to simulate, model, and analyze transmission system performance.
* Identifies and recommends enhancements to analytical tools and methodologies to optimize transmission planning and scenario analysis.
* Anticipates strategic project sites and routes by replicating ISO studies and analyzing system needs to propose effective transmission solutions.
* Performs other duties as assigned
SDG&E is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
SDG&E is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.