Distribution Engineer: Grid Modernization & Reliability

Coalesce Management Consulting; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalesce Management Consulting is seeking a Distribution Engineer to support planning, design, and reliability of electric distribution systems. You will evaluate performance, develop engineering solutions, and support capital projects for grid modernization and reliability initiatives.

The role requires experience in utility environments, strong knowledge of distribution system design, load flow analysis, and system protection, with collaboration across planning, operations, and project teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electric distribution engineering.
• Strong understanding of distribution system design principles (overhead and underground).
• Experience performing load flow, voltage analysis, and reliability evaluation.
• Proficient with distribution modeling tools such as CYME, Synergi, WindMil.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, packages, and field data.
• Familiarity with utility standards and safety/regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis and design for electric distribution systems (overhead/underground).
• Support planning, reliability initiatives, and capacity improvements.
• Develop designs, construction packages, and documentation for upgrades.
• Conduct load, voltage, and system studies for planning and operations.
• Review drawings, models, and field data for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with planning, operations, construction, and project management.
• Support storm response and system restoration analysis when required.
• Contribute to grid modernization and DER integration initiatives.

Skills

Distribution engineering

Load flow analysis

Voltage analysis

System reliability evaluation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

CYME

Synergi

WindMil

Job description

Coalesce Management Consulting is seeking a Distribution Engineer to support planning, design, and reliability of electric distribution systems. You will evaluate performance, develop engineering solutions, and support capital projects for grid modernization and reliability initiatives.

The role requires experience in utility environments, strong knowledge of distribution system design, load flow analysis, and system protection, with collaboration across planning, operations, and project teams.