ControlPoint Technologies

Lead Planning Engineer

Remote, United States remote Entry $120,000 - $180,000
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About the Lead Planning Engineer position
ControlPoint Technologies is seeking a Lead Planning Engineer to provide project support within our Distribution System Planning & Engineering team.

Candidates must have direct experience with Distribution System Planning and Distributed Generation Projects in the Electric Power Industry. Ability to work within engineering design standards and quality programs specific to client needs and requirements. Project Management skills and ability to meet critical deadlines is required. Must be an outgoing team player with the ability to provide client confidence.
Projects include:
Area Planning Studies
Electric Utility Asset Management
Analytical Studies for Distribution System
System Modeling for Stability Studies and Power Flow Analysis
Conduct Thermal Capability Analysis
Distributed Generation Interconnection Studies
System Impact Studies
Arc Flash Analysis
Power System Studies
Protection and Coordination Review, Analysis, Settings
Skills:

Lead Planning Engineer will be an active Project Lead and Client-Facing Consultant
Distribution Planning Area Studies and Analysis
Professional attitude, accountable, able to work independently and with utility groups, departments, and operations.
Ability to estimate project scope and develop project plan to meet critical success factors.
ASPEN, CYME, PSS/E, Synergi
Planning Criteria and Standards: ISO, FERC, NERC, NPCC
Proposal writing, establishing budgets and schedules with customers in a collaborative environment is essential.
Exceptional customer service and responsiveness is required.
Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in electrical distribution planning for utilities
Professional Engineering Licensure (PE) is preferred.
Experience in Electric Power Distribution Design
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Demonstrated leadership ability and high level of business and engineering ethics.

Comprehensive benefit package includes:
Competitive salary
Medical and Dental Insurance
401(k) and Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match
Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Company paid life insurance policy
Company paid training, seminars, and events
Tuition reimbursement
Professional Licensure reimbursement
Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick
Family medical leave
Company events and outings
Salary:
The base compensation range for this position is based on education, work experience, licensure, and qualifications.
Base Compensation Annual Range: $120,000 -$180,000

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I am interested in the Lead Planning Engineer role because I can bring practical experience in Customer Service, Project Management and Writing, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes ControlPoint Technologies needs from this hire.

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