Associate Consultant Distribution Planning Engineer – System Planning & Grid Reliability

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support electric utilities with distribution planning studies, load forecasting, and system reliability analyses in Seattle, WA. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers on meaningful projects to improve grid reliability and safety.

Responsibilities include developing models in CYME/Synergi, performing arc flash studies, and coordinating with design/substation teams. Travel up to 5% may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning.
• Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (e.g. CYME, Synergi, ETAP, PSS/E, PSCAD).
• Familiarity with load flow analysis, voltage studies, fault current analysis, reliability studies, or protection coordination.
• Strong analytical, organizational, 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 reliability evaluations.
• Support long-term distribution system plans and identify infrastructure improvements for forecasted load growth.
• Assist with development of utility construction work plans, capital improvement plans, and system reinforcement programs.
• Perform arc flash studies and protection coordination studies.
• Develop distribution system models using CYME, Synergi, WindMil, ASPEN, or similar platforms.
• Support load forecasting and system capacity analysis efforts.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
• Support client-facing project work, including technical discussions, study reviews, and deliverables.

Skills

Distribution planning

Load flow analysis

Voltage analysis

Reliability studies

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYME

Synergi

WindMil

ETAP

PSS/E

Job description

In this role, you'll support electric utilities with distribution planning studies, long-term system planning initiatives, load forecasting, protection and arc flash studies, construction work plans, and related engineering analyses. You'll work with experienced engineers on meaningful projects, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to helping utilities improve reliability, safety, and system performance.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

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 etc.).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FE/EIT (or ability to obtain)
• Experience supporting distribution planning studies, construction work plans, or capital planning initiatives.
• Familiarity with load forecasting tools such as LoadSEER.
• Exposure to arc flash studies and protective device coordination.
• Experience with data analysis, automation, or scripting tools.
• Exposure to grid modernization, reliability improvement, or asset management initiatives.

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.