Distribution Planning Engineer — Grid Reliability & Growth

ENTRUST Solutions Group

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group in the United States is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to deepen expertise in utility distribution systems and advance your consulting career. You will perform load flow, voltage analyses, contingency studies, and develop distribution models using CYME, Synergi, WindMil, ASPEN, or similar platforms while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Travel up to 5% to support clients, contribute to reliability and safety improvements, and help utilities plan for

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required, ~2+ years in electric utilities or distribution planning.
Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (e.g. CYME, Synergi, ASPEN, WindMil, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CAPE, PSS/E, PSCAD).
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

Perform distribution planning studies including load flow, voltage analysis, contingency analysis, capacity assessments, and reliability evaluations.
Support long‑term distribution system plans and identify infrastructure improvements for forecasted load growth.
Assist with development of construction work plans, capital improvement plans, and system reinforcement programs.
Perform arc flash studies, protection coordination studies, and fault current analyses.
Develop and maintain distribution 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 to develop integrated engineering solutions.
Support client‑facing project work, including technical discussions and study reviews.