Lead Distribution Planning Engineer – Grid Reliability

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Murrysville (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead utility system planning, reliability studies, and infrastructure development. You will partner with clients to assess future needs, evaluate investments, and deliver practical engineering solutions that improve grid reliability and capacity.

The role spans load forecasting, capital planning, and grid modernization, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and influence project outcomes across North

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in electric utility or distribution planning.
• Experience with distribution modeling tools (CYME, Synergi, ETAP, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Perform distribution planning studies, including load flow, voltage, contingency analysis, and reliability evaluations.
• Develop long-term distribution plans to support forecasted load growth.
• Prepare and support construction work plans, capital improvement plans, and system reinforcement programs.
• Conduct arc flash studies, protection coordination studies, and fault current analyses.
• Maintain distribution models using CYME, Synergi, WindMil, ASPEN, or similar tools.
• Lead client discussions, present technical recommendations, and support project execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and review planning deliverables.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project leadership

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

PE license (preferred)

Tools

CYME

Synergi

WindMil

ASPEN

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

CAPE

PSS/E

PSCAD

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead utility system planning, reliability studies, and infrastructure development. You will partner with clients to assess future needs, evaluate investments, and deliver practical engineering solutions that improve grid reliability and capacity.

The role spans load forecasting, capital planning, and grid modernization, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and influence project outcomes across North