Distribution Planning Engineer - Remote

Ready to make a difference? We are a relentlessly client-focused group re-imagining, re-designing, and re-engineering how electric utilities tackle industry challenges. We seek passionate, innovative engineers who constantly seek better ways to deliver high-quality services.

About the role

This fully remote position involves interfacing with engineers to prepare computer-based models and perform power system studies on utility distribution systems and industrial/commercial electrical power systems. Studies include long/short-range planning, short circuit, load flow, motor starting, power factor correction, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) impact, load impact, and related analyses.

Responsibilities

• Participate in internal and external client meetings.
• Perform system modeling, including steady-state load flows using software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, or SKM.
• Conduct system reliability and resiliency planning studies.
• Analyze distribution system circuits for loading, voltage, reactive power, contingency, coordination, and reliability.
• Perform new load and generation interconnection studies.
• Recommend solutions and best practices for standard and non-standard situations.
• Perform detailed engineering analyses following standard methodology, criteria, and principles.
• Actively identify and encourage adoption of new technologies and work practices to reduce costs and improve safety.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-certified college or university.
• 2+ years of experience in distribution planning, operations, and electrical engineering system studies (e.g., hosting capacity analysis, contingency analysis, long-term capital investment studies, model validation).
• Experience using power flow analysis software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, or equivalent.

Skills

• Preferred: Prior experience working with or within electric utilities.
• Preferred: 5+ years of experience in distribution planning, operations, and electrical engineering system studies.
• Preferred: Ability to work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment.
• Preferred: Experience forecasting load and generation growth.
• Preferred: Familiarity with short circuit software (e.g., ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP).
• Preferred: Familiarity with distribution operation software (e.g., ADMS, DERMS).
• Preferred: Experience with distribution design and/or drafting in AutoCAD.
• Preferred: Use of Python to automate functionality in power system modeling software.
• Preferred: Familiarity with utility protection philosophy and short circuit studies.
• Preferred: Experience with renewable energy generation facility design (e.g., solar, wind, battery storage).
• Preferred: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including technical report writing.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Independent System Operators (ISOs) such as PJM, MISO, CAISO, ERCOT, WECC, SERC, NYISO, NEISO, SPP.

Benefits

• Fully remote work with a flexible schedule and work-life balance.
• Donation matching and volunteer opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to professional development resources.
• 401k matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Pay

$81,499.00 – $138,549.00 (full-time employment, based on experience, skills, location, and other factors).