Senior Distribution Planning Engineer - Grid Reliability

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Connecticut seeks an experienced distribution planning engineer to lead studies for electric power systems, substations, and distribution networks. Responsibilities include modeling, scenario planning, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to enable PV, EV, and battery storage integration.

The role requires five years of related experience, a PE license in CT/MA/NH is desirable, and expertise with power system simulation tools such as Synergi Electric or CYME.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Electric Power Systems preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience in planning, design, and operations of distribution facilities.
• Registered Professional Engineer in CT, MA or NH desirable.
• Working knowledge of electric simulation software models and power distribution systems analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or perform distribution planning studies for substations and networks.
• Identify problems, run scenario-based planning studies, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions for reliability.
• Build, maintain, and validate distribution models including low-voltage networks with power system tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to plan integration of PV, EV, and storage technologies.
• Prepare contingency and regulatory documentation for filings.

Skills

Power system planning

Load-flow analysis

Electrical simulations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Synergi Electric

CYME

Job description

Jobtailor in Connecticut seeks an experienced distribution planning engineer to lead studies for electric power systems, substations, and distribution networks. Responsibilities include modeling, scenario planning, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to enable PV, EV, and battery storage integration.

The role requires five years of related experience, a PE license in CT/MA/NH is desirable, and expertise with power system simulation tools such as Synergi Electric or CYME.