Distribution Engineer

Location: Somerset, NJ | Duration: 3 Months

Responsibilities

• Perform CYME-based Hosting Capacity Analysis (HCA) and support automation of study workflows.
• Conduct distribution power flow analysis and validate circuit models against field conditions.
• Perform power quality analysis using AMI, SCADA, monitoring devices, and field measurements.
• Develop and document workflows for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 DER screen processes in CYME and Power BI.
• Develop methodologies and criteria for advanced Level 3 screening studies, including determination of when EMTP/transient analysis is required.
• Support development of Power BI dashboard strategies to assist planners with DER screening and hosting capacity processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement DER integration and operational efforts using CYME, DERMS, and other utility software platforms.
• Prepare technical reports, study documentation, and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering - Power System Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of utility distribution engineering, distribution planning, or DER integration experience.
• Advanced proficiency in CYME, including advanced analysis modules.
• Experience with hosting capacity analysis and distribution system modeling.
• Experience performing power system studies on distribution systems with DER integration.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with EMTP or other transient analysis tools.
• Experience developing DER screening methodologies.
• Experience with DERMS implementation and grid modernization initiatives.
• Experience with Python and SQL.
• Experience with Power BI dashboard development and analytics.

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong documentation and technical writing abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Creative and innovative thinker capable of developing practical solutions.