Senior Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer

Leidos; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Senior Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on executing distribution planning and conducting critical studies for various utilities. The role promises significant growth potential and offers a flexible work environment. Candidates will engage in diverse tasks, including load flow analysis and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with clients nationwide. With opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector and advance their careers in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities

Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in distribution planning and analysis.
• Solid analytical skills with load flow and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct distribution planning and DER interconnection impact studies.
• Engage in client-facing work and business development activities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Load Flow Analysis

Distribution Protection Systems

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license

Tools

Milsoft’s WindMil

DNV GL’s SynerGi

Cyme’s Cymdist

Siemens PTI’s PSS/E

GE Concordia’s PSLF

ASPEN OneLiner

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Senior Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer

Job #: R-00156690-OTHLOC-PL-2D0120
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Category: Electrical Engineering
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift: Day
Remote Type: Remote
Clearance: None
Referral Eligibility : Ineligible
Sector: Commercial & International

Senior Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer

Leidos Engineering is seeking a Senior Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer to work REMOTE and join our distribution planning team. It is expected that this role will involve the execution of distribution planning, distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection impact, arc flash and coordination studies, distribution protection, self-healing systems as project and client needs dictate. Studies are conducted for Municipal Utilities, Investor Owned Utilities, and electric system cooperatives. The position will involve some degree of client facing work, with some business development activities to be expected. The growth potential of this position is significant for a well qualified candidate.

Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:

• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
• Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

In this role, you can also expect to gain:

• NESC expertise
• Interface with local clients
• Electrical Power Calculations
• Interactions with other disciplines
• Strategic Development
• Expanding a Portfolio of Business
• Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide

The candidate should possess solid analytical distribution experience, including load flow for both traditional planning studies and for studies driven by regulatory compliance requirements, distribution protection system, and self-healing network configurations. Familiarity and experience with distribution policy, and regulatory issues is also considered a plus, including experience with arc flash assessments.

Work Location: Ideally, candidate resides in the Greater Atlanta, GA area. However, all candidates located in the U.S. will be considered.

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree is required and 4+ years of experience
• Experience functioning in a technical role in distribution studies and capable of conducting studies under the direction of a technical supervisor is strongly desired
• Milsoft’s WindMil, DNV GL’s SynerGi, and/or Cyme’s Cymdist required
• Siemens PTI’s PSS/E or GE Concordia’s PSLF, EMTP or PSCAD experience is a plus
• ASPEN OneLiner or Siemen’s APA formerly CAPE software experience is a plus
• Must possess strong communication skills, including listening, writing, and presentation skills
• Must be a team player, able to work collaboratively with many different people with diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
• Experience with ETAP, EasyPower desired for low voltage arc flash support
• Experience with modeling and studying Inverter Based Resources highly preferred
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license is preferred
• Must be a US Citizen

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 48,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.