Power System Engineer (Distribution Planning) (Austin Energy)

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JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer-we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles - Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity - anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives. Competitive Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits. Retirement Security : Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. Sustainable Transportation Options : Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure. Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support. Career Growth : Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. Modern Workspaces : Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. This role is part of the Distribution Planning group and is responsible for conducting advanced power system analyses of the Austin Energy distribution network. The position involves performing a variety of engineering studies, including Cable Rating, Power Factor Correction, Dual Feed, Load Flow, Hosting Capacity, and Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Impact studies, among others as needed. The insights from these studies will support cost effective project recommendations that help ensure the Austin Energy distribution infrastructure remains reliable, safe, and capable of meeting current and future customer demands. The engineer will collaborate closely with internal teams across engineering, operations, construction, and land use to ensure recommendations are technically sound and feasible from all relevant perspectives. Job Description: Power System Engineer Purpose: Under minimal supervision designs and assists in the design of electric utility system facilities, including generation, electric substations, overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines, network systems, protection systems, supervisory control systems (SCADA), market operation and settlement systems, street lighting, and other electric system facilities. This position exists only in the Power Production and Electrical Services Delivery department of Austin Energy. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Prepares standards, equipment specifications, design procedures, test procedures Performs power system studies such as protective relay coordination, fault studies, load flows, service reliability, power quality, voltage stability, power system market operations and settlement studies, etc. Prepares engineering design and develops drawings and other documents for generation, transmission, distribution, substations and SCADA/EMS. Prepares circuit maps, control diagrams, charts, data bases, and plans for different electrical facilities. Provide assistance to all classes of customers, developers, and to other City Departments on technical matters relevant to electric utility services. Provide technical and financial inputs for projects in electric utility planning and budget process. Investigate and analyze engineering design problems; develop appropriate solutions; draft reports and make presentations. Prepares safety procedures for electric facilities. Assist in efforts to keep up with the latest developments in the utility industry, to meet North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and Texas Public Utility Commission (TX PUC) standards and regulatory requirements. Work closely with field personnel to support project energization. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that

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