Quanta Technology LLC seeks Engineer II (Raleigh, NC) Duties: Develop and provide studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, and budgets associated with the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of client electric distribution systems. Conduct studies of distribution power systems to evaluate system performance during existing, future, and contingency conditions. Make recommendations for actions to mitigate system performance deficiencies identified by distribution system analyses. Assist in preparing reports, documenting system study results, performance deficiencies, and recommending mitigating or corrective actions. Conduct power flow using computational power flow tools such as Cyme or Synergi. Update existing engineering analysis models with new elements and system loads. Incorporate client-provided field data in engineering analysis models. Incorporate forecasts of client system load growth in engineering analysis models. Review and update load projection entries. Provide estimates of new business loads and performs allocation to appropriate distribution feeders and enters updated load forecast. Perform system analysis by preparing load, contingency, and area studies for developing client plans for distribution system expansions and modifications. Maintain databases and spreadsheets reflecting client’s existing transformer, switchgear, and feeder capacities and loadings. Complete monthly loading evaluation of each circuit within the distribution system and analyzes load duration curves to determine the level of risk. Perform budgetary and cost studies as required. Oversee input, collection, and completion of monthly reliability reports and indices.
Required: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems Engineering, or related field.
Must have academic experience in at least 4 or more of the following areas as demonstrated by completion of graduate coursework and/or projects:
- Distribution system modeling and analysis tools.
- Python or Matlab scripting.
- Project Management for professional consulting or electric utility environment.
- Power Electronics.
- SCADA Communication.
- Power System Protection Settings.
- Renewable Electrical Energy Systems.
Hybrid position, working 3 days in office, and 2 days within commuting distance of the office. Travel required up to 50% of the time for client and industry meetings. Submit resumes online at www.quanta-technology.com. Quanta Technology LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.