Senior Electric Distribution Planner

AECOM Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Distribution System Planner to support diverse clients including electric utilities, developers, and government agencies in planning safe, reliable, and future-ready energy and distribution systems from Phoenix, AZ.

The role focuses on load forecasting, capacity planning, DER integration, grid modernization, and resilience studies, with opportunities to influence capital investments and decarbonization initiatives.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering, plus 6 years of related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform near-term and long-range distribution system and energy infrastructure planning studies.
• Develop, maintain, and validate distribution network and energy system planning models.
• Evaluate electrical distribution assets for capacity, performance, and future growth requirements.
• Perform distribution load flow, voltage, thermal loading, and contingency analyses.
• Identify existing and future infrastructure constraints and capacity limitations.
• Develop and evaluate technically viable infrastructure alternatives to support reliability, growth, electrification, and decarbonization objectives.
• Coordinate planning with distribution operations, protection, engineering, asset management, and field teams.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for multi-year capital and asset management plans.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

CYME

Synergi Electric

WindMil

ETAP

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Distribution System Planner to support diverse clients including electric utilities, developers, and government agencies in planning safe, reliable, and future-ready energy and distribution systems from Phoenix, AZ.

The role focuses on load forecasting, capacity planning, DER integration, grid modernization, and resilience studies, with opportunities to influence capital investments and decarbonization initiatives.