Entry Level Electrical Engineer - System Planning

SEnergy is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our System Planning team.The successful candidate will contribute to a multi-disciplinary team within the division to complete System Planning projects.This position will be located in our Boerne, Texas office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:The principal duties and responsibilities of the Planning Engineer consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Complete Electric System Planning studies, Construction Work Plans and Long-Range Plans based on transmission, substation, and distribution system analysis. Assist in scheduling and budgeting requirements for planning projects.
• Complete various distribution system planning analysis and studies including: new service supply plans, arc flash assessments, motor start analysis, capacitor placement, outage reports, environmental reports, DESR impact study, supporting analysis for CCN applications, and load forecast studies.
• Prepare various System Protection studies for Distribution and Substation departments including system sectionalizing studies, device coordination, preparation of relay settings files, and fault location settings for relays.
• Create and update electric system models and system maps.
• Review system data and oversee monthly updating of system load data by administrative staff.
• Represent SEnergy and Client when meeting with other stakeholders including property owners, other engineering firms or construction services.
• Effectively communicate with Client(s) in a timely manner for assigned projects, representing SEnergy.
• Keeps informed on new developments within the industry, requirements affecting the business due to new developments and proposes recommended changes to Management for business continuity.
• Maintain good project documentation, including calculations, telephone conversations, planning decisions, rationale and filing copies of all pertinent information.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with key Client personnel with whom project work is interfaced with.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program

SKILLS:

• Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills, exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in engineering software, project management, Microsoft Word, and Excel applications.
• Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking. AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL:

• This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms.

BENEFITS:

• 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent with $1,000 Annual Employer Contribution to a Health Savings Account
• 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Supplemental offered.
• Paid Holidays
• Starting at 3 weeks PTO with rollover
• Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus based on performance.

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