OPPD is adding a Power Quality Engineer to its Asset Management Team. The Power Quality Engineer is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and improving the quality of power distributed through our utility systems and will work closely with operations, maintenance, and other engineering teams to identify and resolve power quality issues, develop strategies for improvement, and implement corrective measures. Utilize expertise in circuit performance and analytics to identify and resolve complex power quality problems.

• Assist with power quality assessments and investigations to identify and resolve issues.

• Monitor and analyze data from power quality monitoring equipment to identify trends, anomalies, disturbances, and potential causes of power quality issues.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop and implement mitigation strategies for power quality problems.

• Develop and implement strategies to minimize power quality issues, such as harmonics, voltage fluctuations, and power factor imbalances.

• Perform root cause analysis of power quality issues and develop preventive measures to mitigate future occurrences.

• Coordinate field testing and measurements to evaluate the performance of power distribution equipment and systems.

• Participate in on-site visits to assess power quality conditions and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Coordinate and provide technical guidance / support to field technicians during troubleshooting and resolution of power quality issues and to internal teams and external stakeholders on power quality matters.

• Conduct power quality assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations and propose innovative solutions for improvement.

• Stay up to date with industry standards, regulations, and emerging technologies related to power quality.

• Manage distribution circuit improvement and power quality programs including project scoping, budgets, and advocating for work to be completed.

• Responsible for monitoring, tracking, communicating, and analyzing distribution circuit health & performance using advanced analytical techniques.

• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.

  Qualifications

Required:

• ABET accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, related engineering field.

• Knowledge of utility power systems, including voltage regulation, harmonics, flicker, and voltage sags/swells, power quality standards, and industry best practices.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex power quality issues and develop effective solutions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical solutions to customer issues.

• Advanced MS Office Professional Skills (Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel)

• A valid driver's license.

Desired:

• Engineer in Training (EIT/FE) or other relevant industry-level education or professional certification

• Proficiency in power quality analysis software (e.g. ETAP, PSCAD, EMTP-RV, ProVison) and power quality monitoring equipment.

• Advanced degree in engineering, business, or computer science is desirable.

• Demonstrated capabilities of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and presenting recommendations.

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of analytics software & tools such as Power BI, Python, Tableau, R, Machine Learning, pivot tables, live data links, data parsing, OLE, SQL.

• Strong working knowledge of OPPD work processes and computer systems.

• Thorough knowledge of OPPD's transmission, distribution, and substation systems.

• Familiarity and experience with Asset Suite, Cognos, PeopleSoft, and SharePoint.

  Closing Statement

Salary Grade: S3

Minimum: $77,958

Midpoint: $97,448

Where the Light Starts

What does it mean to be the source of light? On a basic level, it means operating from a place of honesty and integrity. It's how we achieve things. How we provide affordable, reliable, environmentally sensitive energy. Because it matters. We've pledged to serve, honor, and care for this community. That means the 13 counties we service, and it means one another. It means the people right here at OPPD-proudly comprised and welcoming of every creed, race, age, orientation, and color. Being -where the light starts- means showing up for each other and the people we serve. Doing the right thing even when no one's watching. We're proud of our commitment. We reward creative problem solving. We recognize that consistency and reliability are tremendous resources. That providing these things to the community and each other is a privilege. Because we are leading the way the future is powered. We are the source of light. Out there. In here. Everywhere.

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EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before April 30, 2024.

Recruiter: Laura Fritson - lmfritson@oppd.com #LI-LF