Consultant - Distribution Planning Engineer

About the role

This position offers remote, hybrid, and in-office options depending on location. You'll play a pivotal role in upgrading, maintaining, and automating power distribution systems, collaborating with diverse teams to solve complex challenges in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Perform protection and coordination studies for power distribution systems.
• Identify and solve issues involving substations and multiple feeders.
• Conduct scenario-based planning studies to recommend effective solutions.
• Develop medium- and long-range distribution plans focusing on load relief, capacity, and reliability.
• Create and maintain computer models and databases for electric distribution systems.
• Conduct load forecasts, including DER, energy storage, and emerging electrification-related loads.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as transmission, substation, distribution design, and SCADA Automation to ensure seamless integration and efficiency.
• Work independently while coaching and mentoring less experienced engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in electric utility planning or related areas.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following: CYME Dist, CYMTCC, Synergi, Milsoft Windmil, or ASPEN OneLiner.
• Experience with grid planning challenges such as protection and control, wildfire mitigation, FLISR, DER, system impact studies, sectionalizing studies, arc flash analysis, or energy storage.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required to support clients and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT/FE and PE licenses are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of software automation and scripting (e.g., Python).
• Basics and fundamentals of Protective Device Coordination and TCC review.
• Knowledge of Arc Flash analysis and relevant standards such as IEEE 1584, OSHA 1910.269 App E, NFPA 70E.
• Proficiency in developing data analysis tools within Excel, Python, or major data analysis environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement program with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Career development programs.

Schedule

This role is designated as remote, with flexibility to primarily work from home. In-office presence may be required for client meetings, team events, or training sessions as needed.