Date: Jan 10, 2020
Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205
Company: CPS Energy
We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,300 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!
The general purpose of a Distribution Planner position is to analyze forecast circuit loading, calculate voltage drop levels and determine protection requirements for new large customer and subdivision requirements and then to issue system improvement plans to provide reliable and efficient power delivery.
GRADE 10 - 13, Deadline to apply, January 24, 2020.
Each candidate will be matched to a particular grade level based on the management team's qualitative assessment of the candidate's skills, abilities and previous experience to align with CPS Energy's internal peers and organizational needs.
- Monitors circuit configuration changes and loading on existing distribution circuits
- Analyzes existing facilities to compile feasible alternatives for distribution system changes
- Assigns circuit connection points for large services and specify system requirements in proposed new subdivisions
- Performs fault current calculation and implements system coordination
- Initiates and coordinates protective device and switch installations
- Posts planned circuit changes on circuit maps
- Exports circuits from GIS and imports into Cyme program, corrects data accurately, executes load allocation, and performs voltage analysis utilizing Cyme software
- Reviews circuit for subdivision growth, large commercial load data, and circuit configuration changes and updates the Load Forecast
- Reviews circuit and transformer load actual and predictions for the Load Forecast
- Updates and reviews the Distribution Load Profile
- Develops accurate system improvement plans from the Long-Range Plan (new feeder circuits, circuit reconfiguration, voltage conversions, line extensions, phase balance, system ties, conductor upgrade, switch installs, capacitor bank installs, electronic recloser installs, voltage regulator bank installs, etc)
- Coordinates planning, design and construction with internal and external personnel for system improvement plans
- Performs other duties as assigned
DEPENDING ON GRADE LEVEL :
- Manages and reviews work requests to ensure date management and quality control
- Provides assistance to engineers with Long Range Plan development
- Provides assistance with projects in Distribution Automation, Distributive Generation, Data Centers, Medical Center, Port SA, JBSA, Airport, and Downtown facilities for DP staff and other areas within the company
- Associate degree in a related field OR equivalent experience in Planning
CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.
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