Electrical Distribution Outage Planner
Joliet, IL
Electrical Engineering – Power Delivery Engineering /
On-site
A Distribution planner is responsible for outage planning, performing capacity planning studies, and coordinating with utility clients. They will arrange outages by determining required steps to isolate distribution facilities. Additionally, they will evaluate events that occur on the distribution system.
Responsibilities/Technical Competencies
- Evaluate distribution system operations
- Working on multiple projects while prioritizing work
- Interface with utility clients and collaborate with their operations team
- Plan distribution system outages for performing maintenance and upgrade work
- Utilizing GIS information to aide in design
- Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members
- Regularly meet and correspond with clients, equipment suppliers, surveyors, and construction personnel
Typical Assignments
- Arrange distribution system outages
- Provide capacity planning studies
- Prepare calculations and equipment specifications
- Field walkdowns
- Response to field questions
- GIS mapping
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
- 2-5 years of experience
- Must have Electrical Distribution Operations experience
- Must have Outage Planning experience
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
$90,000 - $155,000 a year
Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise.
