Distribution Planning Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with fellow engineers to develop computer-based models.

• Conduct power system studies on utility distribution networks and industrial/commercial electrical power systems.

• Carry out both long- and short-term planning, including short circuit, load flow, motor starting, power factor correction, DER impact, load impact, and related analyses.

• Engage in meetings with internal teams and external clients.

• Execute system modeling, encompassing steady-state load flows.

• Conduct studies focused on system reliability and resiliency planning.

• Analyze distribution circuits for loading, voltage, reactive power, contingency, coordination, and reliability.

• Perform studies for new load and generation interconnections.

• Suggest solutions and best practices for both standard and non-standard scenarios.

• Carry out detailed engineering analyses utilizing established methodologies, criteria, and principles.

• Identify innovative technologies and work practices aimed at lowering operational costs and enhancing safety.

• Clarify intricate technical matters to decision-makers and project teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.

• Over 2 years of experience in distribution planning, operations, and electrical engineering system studies.

• Proven experience with hosting capacity analysis, contingency analysis, long-term capital investment studies, and model validation.

• Proficiency in using power flow analysis software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, or similar tools.

• Previous experience working with or within electric utilities.

• Preferred 5+ years of relevant experience.

• Ability to thrive in a customer-oriented, project-driven environment.

• Preferred experience in forecasting load and generation growth.

• Familiarity with short circuit software such as ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP is preferred.

• Knowledge of distribution operation software like ADMS and DERMS is preferred.

• Familiarity with distribution design and/or drafting in AutoCAD is preferred.

• Experience in Python for automating tasks in power system modeling software is preferred.

• Understanding of utility protection philosophy and short circuit studies is preferred.

• Experience with the design of renewable energy generation facilities is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including technical report writing.

• Familiarity with ISOs such as PJM, MISO, CAISO, ERCOT, WECC, SERC, NYISO, NEISO, and SPP is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity with a flexible schedule, promoting work-life balance.

• Donation matching initiatives.

• Opportunities for volunteering.

• Tuition reimbursement available.

• Access to professional development resources.

• 401k matching program.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Reasonable accommodations offered.