Electric Distribution Systems Planning Engineer - Job Family - (Merrillville, IN)

Introduction Provides electric system analysis, technical guidance, project and operational recommendations for electric distribution system development, reliability, and capacity planning utilizing electric system models, system knowledge, and engineering principles. Perform engineering analyses of NIPSCOs electric distribution systems to evaluate performance and provide a basis for subsequent plans to address mitigation of future operating deficiencies or to address the accommodation of trending load growth patterns. In response to engineering analyses and/or observed field data, develop actionable plans and prioritize system improvement projects to address reliability concerns and customer growth. Engineer will be expected to execute measurable results in electric distribution system analysis to support system reliability and safety, new business growth, peak system demand preparedness, infrastructure replacement, integration of distributed generation, smart grid, and long range project planning