Distribution Planning Engineer: Grid Reliability & Planning

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Entrust Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer in Houston, TX to support electric utilities with distribution planning studies, load forecasting, and protection coordination. You will work with experienced engineers on meaningful projects to improve reliability and system performance.

The role involves developing models in CYME/Synergi/WindMil/ASPEN, performing arc flash studies, and coordinating with multiple teams to deliver integrated engineering

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, 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

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYME

Synergi

WindMil

ASPEN

ETAP

SKM

PSS/E

PSCAD

Job description

Entrust Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer in Houston, TX to support electric utilities with distribution planning studies, load forecasting, and protection coordination. You will work with experienced engineers on meaningful projects to improve reliability and system performance.

The role involves developing models in CYME/Synergi/WindMil/ASPEN, performing arc flash studies, and coordinating with multiple teams to deliver integrated engineering