Distribution Planning Engineer – System Planning & Grid Reliability

ENTRUST Solutions Group supports electric utilities with distribution system planning, reliability, and infrastructure development. The Distribution Planning Engineer will perform planning, forecasting, protection, reliability, and capacity studies; develop infrastructure and capital plans; collaborate with utility teams and clients; and provide technical leadership and mentoring.

Responsibilities:

• Perform distribution planning studies, including load flow, voltage analysis, contingency analysis, capacity assessments, and system reliability evaluations
• Develop long-term distribution system plans and identify infrastructure improvements required to support forecasted load growth
• Prepare and support utility construction work plans (CWPs), capital improvement plans, and system reinforcement programs
• Conduct arc flash studies, protection coordination studies, and fault current analyses
• Develop and maintain distribution system models using tools such as CYME, Synergi, WindMil, ASPEN, or similar platforms
• Perform load forecasting and evaluate future capacity requirements at the feeder, substation, and system level
• Assess equipment loading, feeder performance, voltage regulation, and reliability metrics
• Support grid modernization initiatives including automation, resiliency improvements, and strategic infrastructure investments
• Collaborate with distribution design, substation, protection, data solutions, and operations teams to develop integrated engineering solutions
• Lead client discussions, present technical recommendations, and support project execution
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical review of planning and study deliverables

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• ~5+ years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning
• Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (e.g. CYME, Synergi, or ASPEN, WindMil, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CAPE, PSS/E, PSCAD etc.)
• Experience supporting construction work plans, capital planning efforts, utility infrastructure investment programs, or protection coordination analyses
• Ability to travel up to 5% as required to support clients and projects
• FE/EIT (or ability to obtain)
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience conducting arc flash studies and protection coordination analyses
• Experience with load forecasting, LoadSEER, or other forecasting platforms
• Experience developing long-range distribution plans and asset management strategies
• Experience with scripting, automation, or advanced data analytics
• Experience managing or supporting project execution, including scope, schedule, and coordination across teams
• Experience interfacing directly with clients, including presenting study results or participating in technical discussions
• Understanding of project financials, budgets, or resource planning