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Distribution Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery 1 Location: Itasca, IL, US Chicago, IL, US Requisition ID: 174825 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering Market: Power Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft with the best tooling and safety programs available. On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. Location This position is based out of Chicago, IL. Relocation assistance is available to well-qualified candidates. Responsibilities Primary responsibilities include performing technical system studies, developing and preparing distribution line designs, planning design construction sequences and developing new work through existing relationships. Responsibilities will include the following at a minimum: Perform system expansion and improvement projects, system protection and coordination, reactive compensation, voltage analyses, distributed generation and renewable interconnections, power quality studies and system contingency scenarios. Accurately develop and maintain complex computer models of the electric delivery system that are used to simulate the operation of the electric delivery system. Perform power flow studies using CYME or equivalent software including creating and maintaining underlying databases. Prepare cost effective system expansion plans using good engineering practices. Effectively communicate detailed documentation and plans of a complex design with other work groups. Effectively manage a significant number of projects while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy and reliability. Incorporate employee and public safety as a priority into the design and operation of all projects. Develop new processes and tools that benefit the group in the analysis of the electric system and multiple large data sets of historical operating conditions. Apply analysis to identify the best solution to a technical problem and effectively communicate and commit to a course of action that is consistent with all legal, regulatory, code, standard or other requirements as well as corporate policies and procedures. Develop the next generation distribution automation designs in close coordination with our clients. Work independently and train and coach newer less experienced engineers. Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering EIT with the ability to become registered PE 5+ years of applicable electric utility experience Technical decision making, good interpersonal skills, organization skills, and effective oral and written communication skills Possess a current knowledge of electric utility rules, technical, administrative and regulatory requirements for reliable, safe operation of the system. High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office software including PowerPoint, Word and Excel Distribution planning work experience preferred Experience with distribution make ready design for 3rd party attachments is a plus Software Automation and Scripting is a plus Other Requirements: Regular, reliable attendance Work productively and meet deadlines timely Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kiewit

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