Associate Distribution Planning Engineer - Grid Reliability

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer in Colorado to deepen expertise in utility distribution systems and advance in a consulting role. You will perform distribution planning studies, long-term system planning, load forecasting, arc flash studies, and develop distribution models using CYME, Synergi, WindMil, and others.

Collaboration across design, protection, data solutions, and operations teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• About 2+ years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning.
• Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (CYME, Synergi, 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, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 5% to support clients and projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform distribution planning studies: load flow, voltage, contingencies, capacity, and reliability.
• Support long-term distribution plans and identify infrastructure improvements for forecasted load growth.
• Assist with development of CWPs, capital improvement plans, and system reinforcement programs.
• Conduct arc flash studies, protection coordination studies, and fault current analyses.
• Develop and maintain distribution models using CYME, Synergi, WindMil, ASPEN, or similar tools.
• Support load forecasting and system capacity analysis efforts.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Support client-facing project work, including technical discussions, study reviews, and deliverables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

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 is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer in Colorado to deepen expertise in utility distribution systems and advance in a consulting role. You will perform distribution planning studies, long-term system planning, load forecasting, arc flash studies, and develop distribution models using CYME, Synergi, WindMil, and others.

Collaboration across design, protection, data solutions, and operations teams is essential.