April 16, 2024
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Distribution Engineer, l, ll, Associate - Lead Associate

Organization:
Unisource Energy Services Inc.
Region:
United States, Arizona, Tucson
End of contest:
February 5, 2018
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Engineering
Description
UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. UNS Energy Corporation's public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., provide electric and gas service to customers in southern and northern Arizona. For more information about UNS Energy Corporation, visit http://www.uns.com.

Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable electric service to approximately 414,000 customers in Southern Arizona. Although our company has been in business for more than 120 years, we continue to look for innovative ways of providing value, comfort, convenience and security to our customers every day. We're evaluating cutting-edge energy technologies, reshaping our energy portfolio and expanding our renewable power and energy-efficiency programs. While our line of work can be challenging, it can also be rewarding. Our team of dedicated professionals values engagement, enthusiasm, innovation and collaboration.

In return, TEP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match, a company-sponsored pension plan, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

We are currently seeking a talented individual for the position of Distribution Engineer, l, ll, Associate - Lead Associate.  The successful candidate will perform short and long-term planning to meet present and future load growth and prepare Planning memos for distribution system modifications and for capital additions to the distribution system. To provide specialized and independent work in the performance of engineering studies and data evaluations.  Provide a technical role in evaluating and recommending changes or additions to equipment construction and material standards.  Provide support in reviewing product vendors, material specifications, and designs.  Provide organization and administration of independent projects and critical standards issues for the group.

Position-Related Responsibilities

Engineer l -ll: 

  • Prepares load, contingency, and area studies to develop corporate plans for distribution system expansion and modification.
  • Prepares Planning Memoranda for new substations, substation feeder additions, system reinforcement projects and other distribution system projects.
  • Prepares recommendations for distribution projects and expenditures for blanket and specific items to be included in the annual Ten-Year Budget.
  • Oversees database maintenance necessary for carrying out Distribution Planning responsibilities.
  • Reviews Public Improvement Plans and makes recommendations for future feeder needs and possible facility abandonment.
  • Provides technical assistance to Operations, Design Build teams, and others on an as needed basis.

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Contact

Unisource Energy Services Inc.

1 S Church Ave

Tucson

Arizona United States

www.uesaz.com


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