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K&A Engineering Consulting – is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees.
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Job Overview::
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K&A Engineering Consulting P.C. (Oakbrook, IL) seeks Distribution Planning Engineer to assist in the development of a distribution system power flow model for the purpose of studying the interconnection of generation and storage in both Synergi and PSCAD Software.
Responsibilities & Duties::
Role Expectations:
- Assist in the assessment and analysis of proposed solutions associated with the integration of Distributed Energy Resources (“DER”) and associated impact on the ISO-NE regional system. Verify technical feasibility and/or soundness of proposed plans utilizing industry accepted techniques. Develop design solutions and possible alternatives to mitigate identified assessment criteria violations. Interface with DER, various line and substation engineering, asset management, siting, environmental and permitting, operations, etc. for the determination of planning needs and proposed plans. Conduct assessments and develop options to meet DER interconnections by identifying key technical issues and developing proposed and alternative solutions. Apply industry and corporate distribution planning standards in conjunction with regulations of Federal, State and Local regulatory authorities. Responsible for the review and preparation of Pre-Application Report requests. Provide review and feasibility assessment support for applications in the interconnection queue. Manage local impact analysis of distribution interconnections on the client distribution systems. Salary offered: $78,749.
Qualifications & Skills::
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering field and one year of engineering experience, including experience utilizing power system modeling and simulation software for steady state power flow, voltage, short circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transients, and experience utilizing ASPEN, ETAP, Synergi Electric, PSCAD, CymeDist9.
Why Join K&A?
People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.
Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.
Recognition & Growth: We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, flexible PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
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The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
