Distribution Planning Engineer - Grid Reliability

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) match

Career development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead planning, reliability studies, and capital improvement projects for electric utilities. You will partner with clients to identify future system needs, evaluate investments, and develop practical engineering solutions to improve grid reliability and capacity.

The role combines technical analysis with strategic planning, offering opportunities to work on diverse planning projects and to mentor junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• ~5+ years experience in electric utility or distribution planning.
• Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform distribution planning studies including load flow, voltage, contingency, capacity and reliability analyses.
• Develop long-term distribution plans and identify infrastructure improvements for forecasted load growth.
• Prepare and support CWPs, capital improvement plans, and system reinforcement programs.
• Conduct arc flash studies and protection coordination analyses.
• Develop and maintain distribution models using CYME, Synergi, WindMil, ASPEN or similar tools.
• Perform load forecasting and evaluate future capacity requirements at feeder, substation, and system levels.
• Assess equipment loading, feeder performance, voltage regulation, and reliability metrics.
• Support grid modernization initiatives including automation and resiliency improvements.
• Collaborate with design, substation, protection, data solutions, and operations teams.
• Lead client discussions, present technical recommendations, and support project execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical review of planning and study deliverables.

Skills

Distribution planning

Load forecasting

Arc flash studies

Power system modeling

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYME

Synergi

WindMil

ASPEN

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

CAPE

PSS/E

PSCAD

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead planning, reliability studies, and capital improvement projects for electric utilities. You will partner with clients to identify future system needs, evaluate investments, and develop practical engineering solutions to improve grid reliability and capacity.

The role combines technical analysis with strategic planning, offering opportunities to work on diverse planning projects and to mentor junior