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 and 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 (steady-state load flows using CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, SKM, etc.)
• Conduct distribution system circuit analysis for loading, voltage, reactive power, contingency, coordination, and reliability
• Execute 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
• Conduct system reliability and resiliency planning studies

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 (hosting capacity analysis, contingency analysis, long-term capital investment studies, model validation)
• Experience using power flow analysis software (CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, or equivalent)

Skills

• Preferred: Prior experience working with or within electric utilities
• Preferred: 5+ years of experience in distribution planning and electrical engineering system studies
• Preferred: Ability to work in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment
• Preferred: Experience forecasting load and generation growth
• Preferred: Familiarity with short circuit software (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP)
• Preferred: Familiarity with distribution operation software (ADMS, DERMS)
• Preferred: Experience with distribution design/drafting in AutoCAD
• Preferred: Use of Python to automate power system modeling functionality
• Preferred: Knowledge of utility protection philosophy and short circuit studies
• Preferred: Experience with renewable energy generation facility design (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
• Work-life balance
• Donation matching and volunteer opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development resources
• 401k matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pay

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