Electrical Distribution Engineer

IDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Award-winning employer

Job summary

IDR is seeking an Electrical Distribution Engineer in Denver, Colorado to support distribution engineering initiatives focused on grid reliability and optimization. You will build models, configure device settings, and assist with integration testing across distribution automation systems.

The role emphasizes strong documentation, cross-team communication, and proactive risk reporting to engineering leadership, with full benefits and a path to impact within a leading energy services organization.

Qualifications

• Experience with electric power distribution systems and/or utility operations.
• Hands-on experience with distribution system modeling tools (Synergi, CYME, or similar).
• Familiarity with distribution automation equipment such as capacitor banks, controllers, and reclosers, including device settings development.
• Strong technical documentation skills, including procedures, calculations, and reports.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support distribution engineering programs focused on voltage/VAR optimization and service restoration initiatives.
• Build and maintain distribution system models to evaluate equipment placement and operational settings.
• Develop and configure device settings for field equipment such as capacitor bank controllers and reclosers.
• Assist with communications, validation, and integration testing activities for distribution automation systems.
• Track field issues, document findings, and proactively communicate updates and risks to engineering leadership.

Skills

Electric power distribution

Distribution system modeling

Device settings development

Collaboration across stakeholders

Documentation

Tools

Synergi

CYME

Job description

IDR is seeking a Electrical Distribution Engineer to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Denver, Colorado. In this role, you will support utility distribution engineering initiatives focused on grid reliability and optimization, partnering closely with engineering and operations teams. You will contribute to distribution system modeling, device settings development, and integration testing efforts that help improve performance across the electric distribution network.

Position Overview for the Electrical Distribution Engineer:

• Support distribution engineering programs focused on voltage/VAR optimization and service restoration initiatives
• Build and maintain distribution system models to evaluate equipment placement and operational settings
• Develop and configure device settings for field equipment such as capacitor bank controllers and reclosers
• Assist with communications, validation, and integration testing activities associated with distribution automation systems
• Track field issues, document findings, and proactively communicate updates and risks to engineering leadership

Requirements for the Electrical Distribution Engineer:

• Experience with electric power distribution systems and/or utility operations
• Hands-on experience with distribution system modeling tools (e.g., Synergi, CYME, or similar)
• Familiarity with distribution automation equipment such as capacitor banks, controllers, and reclosers, including device settings development
• Strong technical documentation skills, including creating procedures, calculations, and reports
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple technical and non-technical stakeholders

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.