Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer

What You Can Expect

Our Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer (Electrical Engineer III), will be located at the University of Iowa Campus in Iowa City, IA. You will be will be involved in the Electrical Engineering design, construction, operations and troubleshooting activities for utility power, chilled water, steam, and water production and associated distribution systems at ENGIE at The University of Iowa. Your primary focus will be on becoming a subject matter expert in electrical systems at this site, with occasional support extended to other locations. You'll collaborate closely with internal departments, customers, and external partners throughout the utility projects' lifecycle, from development and construction to ongoing operations. you'll provide occasional consultancy services, aiding in troubleshooting and operations beyond the utility meter.

You'll be responsible for maintaining the campus-wide electrical model for both ENGIE and The University, with a keen focus on ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Your duties will extend to conducting arc flash modeling and relay coordination across all voltage levels, spanning ENGIE and The University of Iowa's Main and Oakdale campuses. You will play a crucial role in troubleshooting electrical distribution issues for ENGIE and the University, addressing concerns on both sides of the building meter to ensure seamless operations.

Your involvement will also encompass participating in switching plans and curtailments, working closely with our Regional Electrical Provider to ensure compliance and optimize efficiency. You'll be tasked with performing peak load calculations to enhance system performance and reliability. You'll be responsible for drafting comprehensive event summaries to document key activities and outcomes, facilitating clear communication and accountability across all stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or another engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university

• Either a PE License or a willingness to obtain one, showcasing your commitment to professional development and adherence to industry standards
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience where you have demonstrated a solid understanding of electrical design, power generation, distribution, and/or utility systems while gaining experience developing standards, specifications, and documentation
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code and NFPA 70E, essential for ensuring compliance and safety in electrical systems
• Proficiency in electrical design, calculation, and analysis tools such as AutoCAD and SKM or their competitors
• A strong understanding of arc flash, short circuit, load flow, and protective systems design and operation, critical for maintaining system reliability and safety
• You have participated in the development of technical specifications, procurement, installation and operations for power plant, medium voltage distribution, substations, and associated protective relaying and control  systems
• Experienced in coordinating with external electric utilities on transmission interconnection design and operations and incident investigations and event summarization
• Experience in assisting contracted third-party design firms of utility systems, demonstrating your ability to collaborate effectively with external partners
• You are a skilled troubleshooter of utility and customer electrical systems