Distribution Planning Engineer – System Planning, Grid Reliability
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Distribution Planning Engineer supporting electric utilities with system planning, reliability studies, and grid modernization. Developing infrastructure plans and engineering solutions at ENTRUST Solutions Group.
Responsibilities:
- Perform distribution planning studies, including load flow, voltage analysis, contingency analysis, capacity assessments, and system reliability evaluations
- Develop long-term distribution system plans and identify infrastructure improvements required to support forecasted load growth
- Prepare and support utility construction work plans, capital improvement plans, and system reinforcement programs
- Conduct arc flash studies, protection coordination studies, and fault current analyses
- Develop and maintain distribution system models using tools such as CYME, Synergi, WindMil, ASPEN, or similar platforms
- Perform load forecasting and evaluate future capacity requirements at the feeder, substation, and system level
- Assess equipment loading, feeder performance, voltage regulation, and reliability metrics
- Support grid modernization initiatives including automation, resiliency improvements, and strategic infrastructure investments
- Collaborate with distribution design, substation, protection, data solutions, and operations teams to develop integrated engineering solutions
- Lead client discussions, present technical recommendations, and support project execution
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical review of planning and study deliverables
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- ~5+ years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning
- Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (e.g. CYME, Synergi, or ASPEN, WindMil, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CAPE, PSS/E, PSCAD etc.)
- Experience supporting construction work plans, capital planning efforts, utility infrastructure investment programs, or protection coordination analyses
- Ability to travel up to 5% as required to support clients and projects
- FE/EIT (or ability to obtain)
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- Experience conducting arc flash studies and protection coordination analyses preferred
- Experience with load forecasting, LoadSEER, or other forecasting platforms preferred
- Experience developing long-range distribution plans and asset management strategies preferred
- Experience with scripting, automation, or advanced data analytics preferred
- Experience managing or supporting project execution, including scope, schedule, and coordination across teams preferred
- Experience interfacing directly with clients, including presenting study results or participating in technical discussions preferred
- Understanding of project financials, budgets, or resource planning preferred
Benefits:
- Generous paid time off and benefits
- 401(k) retirement program with a company match
- Career development programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work schedule
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