Lead Planning Engineer

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