Grid Modernization Distribution Planner

Burns & McDonnell; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k) retirement program

Job summary

1898 & Co., a Burns & McDonnell company, seeks a Distribution Planning Consultant to perform planning studies for electric distribution systems across North America. You will analyze load flow, hosting capacity, and DER integration, prepare technical reports, and support client deliverables and business development.

The role requires strong modeling skills, knowledge of OMS/DMS, and experience with utility planning. Collaborative teamwork and clear communication are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program or related degree and 3 years of related experience required.
• Or master's degree in engineering or business and 2 years of experience required.
• Prior experience associated with electric utility operations, planning, or consulting.
• Experience with distribution planning software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, SKM, ETAP, and equivalent.
• Experience with evaluating system performance, simulation of power flows and developing solutions and upgrades of electric distribution facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of distribution planning studies and consulting services such as load flow, reliability, system impact, hosting capacity, and distributed energy resource impact analyses for electric distribution systems.
• Execute distribution system planning studies using industry standard software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, SKM, ETAP, or equivalent modeling tools.
• Evaluate distribution system performance, simulations, equipment loading, voltage conditions, reliability impacts, and recommended facility upgrades or reconfiguration solutions.
• Analyze non-wire alternatives and distributed energy resource integration strategies, incorporating technical and economic considerations into client recommendations.
• Support evaluations of operational technologies and grid device integration, including outage management systems and distribution management systems, to help assess client needs and planning impacts.
• Analyze engineering, financial, and economic data to develop actionable insights for distribution planning and grid modernization projects.
• Conduct risk assessments and support technical evaluations related to grid performance, reliability, resiliency, modernization, and future distribution system needs.
• Develop technical reports, documentation, and presentations summarizing study assumptions, findings, results, and recommendations.
• Support project managers with client deliverables, proposal development, project execution, and business development efforts for distribution planning, grid modernization, and DER integration consulting services.
• Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, planning sessions, conferences, and industry forums to support distribution planning engagements and represent 1898 & Co. thought leadership.
• Collaborate with adjacent business lines to support integrated client solutions.
• Contribute to the technical accuracy, quality, and consistency of deliverables through documentation, QA/QC support, and adherence to company quality standards.
• Comply with all company safety policies, quality standards, and project delivery expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Distribution planning

Load flow analysis

Power system modeling

Non-wire alternatives

OMS/DMS integration

Project leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree, 3 years experience

Master's in engineering or business, 2 years experience

Tools

CYME

Synergi

Windmil

SKM

ETAP

Job description

1898 & Co., a Burns & McDonnell company, seeks a Distribution Planning Consultant to perform planning studies for electric distribution systems across North America. You will analyze load flow, hosting capacity, and DER integration, prepare technical reports, and support client deliverables and business development.

The role requires strong modeling skills, knowledge of OMS/DMS, and experience with utility planning. Collaborative teamwork and clear communication are essential for this position.