Order#: NY1517632
Utilities Engineer Electrical SystemsRED-Rochester is a multi-utility generation plant and district energy supplier to one of the worlds most comprehensive industrial parks: the Eastman Business Park. Supporting a 1,200-acre campus, RED-Rochester owns and operates the utilities, infrastructure, technical services, support services, space and complementary regional resources to benefit a wide range of industry verticals. RED-Rochester is seeking a Utilities Engineer for Electrical Systems and Power Distribution. This role is an important position on the RED-Rochester team that provides stewardship and technical guidance for the operation, maintenance, improvement, and expansion of the Eastman Business Park microgrid in Rochester, New York. The Utilities Engineer shall be the senior technical resource for REDs overall electrical generation and power distribution systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead in the development and maintain a long-range strategic master plan for the operations, maintenance, hardening, and future expansion of the Eastman Business Park electrical distribution system to meet new customer loads and increasing electrification of REDs utility assets.
Function as the lead technical resource providing direction in the areas of medium voltage (600V to 34.5KV) distribution equipment, substations, transformers, switchgear, cable, motors and turbine generators.
Provide technical support in the area of low voltage (110V to 600V) distribution equipment, variable frequency drives, and motors.
Provide power systems analysis for load flow and voltage drop, short circuit studies, equipment protection, and coordination, and arc flash studies. Knowledgeable with SKM Power Tools for Windows. Provide power quality analysis as needed relating to harmonics and system disturbances.
Project Management and electrical engineer support for projects both RED originated and customer-driven. This includes oversight of contract project engineers and construction contractors.
Provide Engineering assistance for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the RED-Rochester low and medium voltage systems.
Coordinate NYISO generator modelling and other NYISO technical requests for market participation as a Behind the Meter Net Generator.
Interface with the local utility to coordinate operation of and changes to the utility interconnect.
Provide Electrical Engineering assistance to all RED operating departments pertaining to building systems. Systems to include HVAC, reliable power, general lighting & power, IT cabling, cameras/security, fire alarms, UPS, etc.
Provide technical guidance to REDs EHS group relating to electrical safety compliance with applicable NFPA standards.Education/Experience:
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience in, manufacturing/industrial sites, power generation, power distribution, utility interconnects, and/or business development preferred.
7 to 10 years related experience in electrical engineering, utilities, construction and design of power plants, cogeneration, power distribution, and/or other multi-disciplinary, energy-intensive industrial processes.Qualifications
Minimum 10 years experience in the engineering, construction and design of power plants, cogeneration and/or other multi-disciplinary, energy-intensive industrial processes
Proficient in MS Office
New York State PE License is expected for this position. Preferred Certifications/Licenses:
New York State PE License is expected for this position.