Distribution Planning Engineer III - Shape the Grid

ENTRUST Solutions Group, A Leidos Company; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Entrust Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to deepen expertise in utility distribution systems and advance your consulting career.

You will perform load flow and voltage studies, contingency analyses, and reliability evaluations; build models with CYME, Synergi, WindMil, or ASPEN; and collaborate across teams.

Travel up to 5% is required; the role offers a competitive salary range CAD 95,000–115,000 plus comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• ~2+ 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).
• Familiarity with load flow analysis, voltage studies, fault current analysis, reliability studies, or protection coordination.
• Strong analytical, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 5% as required to support clients and projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform distribution planning studies, including load flow, voltage analysis, contingency analysis, capacity assessments, and system reliability evaluations.
• Support long-term distribution system plans and identify infrastructure improvements required to support forecasted load growth.
• Assist with the development of utility construction work plans (CWPs), capital improvement plans, and system reinforcement programs.
• Perform 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.
• Support load forecasting and system capacity analysis efforts.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including distribution design, substation, protection, data solutions, and operations teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
• Support client-facing project work, including technical discussions, study reviews, and engineering deliverables.

Skills

Load flow analysis

Voltage analysis

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYME

Synergi

WindMil

ASPEN

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

CAPE

PSS/E

PSCAD

Job description

Entrust Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to deepen expertise in utility distribution systems and advance your consulting career.

You will perform load flow and voltage studies, contingency analyses, and reliability evaluations; build models with CYME, Synergi, WindMil, or ASPEN; and collaborate across teams.

Travel up to 5% is required; the role offers a competitive salary range CAD 95,000–115,000 plus comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.