Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 67,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Remote Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer to join its distribution planning team. The role involves executing distribution planning studies, client interaction, and offers potential for professional development including technical training opportunities and leadership roles.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Professional Engineer License (PE) support

Mentorship & Training Opportunities

Leadership Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in distribution studies.
• Experience with modeling and studying Inverter Based Resources is highly preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct distribution planning including DER interconnection impact.
• Perform arc flash and coordination studies.
• Engage in client-facing work and business development activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Milsoft’s WindMil

DNV GL’s SynerGi

Cyme’s Cymdist

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Description

Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer

Leidos Engineering is seeking a Remote Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer to join our distribution planning team. It is expected that this role will involve the execution of distribution planning, distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection impact, arc flash and coordination studies, distribution protection, self-healing systems as project and client needs dictate. Studies are conducted for Municipal Utilities, Investor Owned Utilities, and electric system cooperatives. The position will involve some degree of client facing work, with some business development activities to be expected. The growth potential of this position is significant for a well qualified candidate.

Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:

• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
• Leadership Opportunities
• Mentorship & Training Opportunities
• Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

In this role, you can also expect to gain:

• NESC expertise
• Interface with local clients
• Electrical Power Calculations
• Interactions with other disciplines
• Strategic Development
• Expanding a Portfolio of Business
• Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide

The candidate should possess solid analytical distribution experience, including load flow for both traditional planning studies and for studies driven by regulatory compliance requirements, distribution protection system, and self-healing network configurations. Familiarity and experience with distribution policy, and regulatory issues is also considered a plus, including experience with arc flash assessments.

Background Requirements:

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree is required and 2+ years of experience
• Experience functioning in a technical role in distribution studies and capable of conducting studies under the direction of a technical supervisor is strongly desired
• Milsoft’s WindMil, DNV GL’s SynerGi, and/or Cyme’s Cymdist required
• Siemens PTI’s PSS/E or GE Concordia’s PSLF, EMTP or PSCAD experience is a plus
• ASPEN OneLiner or Siemen’s APA formerly CAPE software experience is a plus
• Must possess strong communication skills, including listening, writing, and presentation skills
• Must be a team player, able to work collaboratively with many different people with diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
• Experience with ETAP, EasyPower desired for low voltage arc flash support
• Experience with modeling and studying Inverter Based Resources highly preferred
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license is preferred
• Must be a US Citizen

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Original Posting:

June 13, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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