Job Description:

Arcadis is currently searching for a number of Distribution Planning Engineers at various levels of expertise to join our team in various client locations in upstate NY.

With the backing of one of the industry's leading technical and professional staffs, you will assist with assessment planning and design of utility electrical distribution systems in upstate New York.

Arcadis provides multiple onboarding and development programs created for our young professionals that will expand professional growth and help drive creativeness, innovation, and greater integration within our local, national, and global teams.

Who you are:

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated, and team-oriented, with the ability to work successfully both independently and within a team
• Flexible attitude towards assignments, with the initiative and ability to take on new projects and other challenges regularly.
• Ability to balance and address new challenges as they arise.
• Basic understanding and proficiency with Microstation and/or AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project and Outlook).
• Ability to adapt to use of new design software which includes drafting, surveying and engineering
• Basic Knowledge of PLC controls and SCADA as well as SCADA network architecture.
• Basic knowledge of power, power distribution, motor control, block diagrams, and variable frequency drives.
• Basic understanding of electrical codes primarily the NESC along with knowledge of the NEC as well as NFPA standards.
• Basic knowledge of power distribution. Power factor correction, voltage regulation, reliability metrics, SAIFI, SAIDI & CAIDI
• Field experience with instrumentation/electrical site inspections.
• Previous experience with Engineering/Consulting firm.

What you will do:

• Perform engineering analyses of the electric distribution system to serve new customer loads; complete distribution system reliability studies and contingency plans; review capital budget project proposals; assist with preparation of NPVs; determine correction of circuit electrical operating deficiencies, etc.; conduct capacity analyses of key substation equipment.
• Conduct engineering evaluations of distribution materials; select proper materials, applications, equipment for approval; and conducts material failure analyses. May aid customer service groups on power quality uses including investigation, analysis, and mitigation.
• Perform flicker analysis for large customer motors. Analyzes the impact of customer-interconnected distributed generation. May provide fuse-recloser coordination service including the review and updating of coordination schemes.
• Recommend necessary system improvement and/or construction projects and provide necessary documents for those projects.
• Help develop and implement electric reliability plans, Assist with preparation of reports and feasibility studies for submission to management.
• Interpret and administer company policies and procedures relating to personnel, industrial relations, service extensions, safety, accounting, and purchasing.
• Support Avangrid in storm restoration efforts. This includes travel throughout Avangrid service areas as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related engineering field.
• EIT certification, or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire and ability to obtain Professional registration when eligible

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with utility distribution systems
• Candidate must be willing to relocate to the various locations as required by the client. ​​​​​​​

Why Choose Arcadis?

Arcadis is the leading global design and consulting firm for natural and built assets, and we invite you to join us in partnering with our clients to deliver truly exceptional and sustainable outcomes. Contribute to the world's most high-profile and transformative projects, from shopping centers in Shanghai and improved traffic flow in Atlanta to state-of-the-art rail systems in Doha, coastal defenses for Manhattan and cleaner air in Los Angeles. Work alongside the industry's foremost thought leaders and accomplished professionals, generating effective, real-world results. We are Arcadis: 27,000 people in more than 70 countries, creating value by applying our collective wisdom to every challenge. Our culture is collaborative, we believe in diversity and the power of global teamwork, and we own the responsibility to sustain the Earth and its people in a safe and balanced way. Arcadis. Improving quality of life.

Now more than ever, businesses and governments recognize the need to incorporate environmental concerns into their decision making. As the leader in global environmental services, Arcadis has provided groundbreaking sustainable solutions for some of the world's most complex projects. We wrote the book on environmental remediation, and our experts continue to pioneer the development and application of cutting-edge approaches in environmental planning, site evaluation, environmental construction and strategic environmental consulting. We are encouraged to innovate, apply emerging technologies and develop better solutions through global learning opportunities and workshops. Our team improves quality of life for our clients and their communities. Join us today!

EEO statement

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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