Distribution Planning Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior, or Principal)
Core
Develop and implement near- and mid-term distribution system plans to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electric service.
Role type
Distribution Planning Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior, or Principal)
Builds
Distribution system plans, capacity expansion projects, and grid solutions for utility customers
Domain
Utility / Power Distribution / Electrical Engineering
Required skills
Power flow studies, hosting capacity assessments, capacity checks, load forecasting, infrastructure planning, distributed energy resource integration, regulatory filings, design philosophy documentation, project coordination, technical standards application
Preferred skills
Distribution planning, substation design, DER interconnection, distribution operations, LoadSEER, CYME, utility regulatory processes
Technologies
LoadSEER, CYME
Responsibilities
Conduct distribution system analyses including power flow studies and load forecasting; develop execution plans for capacity expansion projects; evaluate non-wires alternatives and innovative grid solutions; support regulatory filings and maintain planning standards; coordinate projects and provide field engineering oversight; mentor interns and technicians
Seniority
Entry (0+ years), Staff (2+ years), Senior (5+ years with EIT/FE or 7+ without), Principal (9+ years with PE or 15+ without)