Associate Distribution Planning Engineer — Grid Reliability

ENTRUST Solutions Group; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Are you a Distribution Planning Engineer looking to deepen your expertise in utility distribution systems and take the next step in your consulting career? You will support electric utilities with distribution planning studies, load forecasting, and system analyses, collaborating with experienced engineers on meaningful projects to improve reliability and safety.

You’ll develop and maintain distribution models using CYME, Synergi, WindMil, ASPEN, or similar platforms, while coordinating with

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

Electrical engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel up to 5%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYME

Synergi

WindMil

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

CAPE

PSS/E

PSCAD

LoadSEER

Job description

Are you a Distribution Planning Engineer looking to deepen your expertise in utility distribution systems and take the next step in your consulting career? You will support electric utilities with distribution planning studies, load forecasting, and system analyses, collaborating with experienced engineers on meaningful projects to improve reliability and safety.

You’ll develop and maintain distribution models using CYME, Synergi, WindMil, ASPEN, or similar platforms, while coordinating with