Distribution Planning Engineer

*Remote job opportunity*

Responsibilities:

• Assess the reliability and efficiency of existing and planned power systems; develop solutions where necessary to address concerns and maintain compliance with applicable standards and planning criteria
• Perform a wide variety of system planning, modeling, analysis, and project-oriented engineering activities which may include distribution automation, non-wire alternatives, battery energy storage systems, renewable energy, microgrids, and other emerging technologies that are currently impacting the distribution system
• Power system modeling and analysis in the long-term, near-term, and operational planning horizons using power flow, transient stability, and short circuit software to identify deficiencies and recommend system reinforcements
• Develops plans to address aging distribution infrastructure and integration of renewables to improve reliability and resiliency of the distribution power system

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power System Engineering and Analysis; Masters degree in electrical engineering preferred
• 5+ years experience with evaluating system performance, simulation of power flows, and developing solutions and upgrades to electric distribution facilities with related experience associated with electric utility operations, reliability, planning, or consulting
• Experience with CYME or ASPEN

Preferred Qualifications:

• PE License
• Experience with power system analysis tools including, i.e., Siemens PTI PSSE, GE PSLF or Synergi software.

Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at: https://entrustsol.com/careers/

Who We Are:

ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000+ strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies.

In return for top talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group offers:

• Generous paid time off and benefits
• 401(k) retirement program with a company match
• Career development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)