Distribution Planning Engineer – System Planning, Grid Reliability

🕒 September 21

🌐 United States, Canada – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚙️ Systems Engineer

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ENTRUST Solutions Group

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2002

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏗️ Construction

Consulting • Logistics • Construction

ENTRUST Solutions Group is a North American utility engineering and consulting firm specializing in electric and gas infrastructure. The company delivers engineering, program and project management, regulatory compliance, inspection and construction management, automation, and data solutions across transmission, distribution, substations, power generation, renewable energy, and pipeline projects. Serving utilities, co-ops, municipal and government clients across all 50 states and Canada, ENTRUST emphasizes innovation, technical expertise, and community-focused infrastructure modernization with a workforce of over 3,200 professionals and more than two decades of experience.

📋 Description

• 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, 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 preferred • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred • Experience conducting arc flash studies and protection coordination analyses preferred • Experience with load forecasting, LoadSEER, or other forecasting platforms preferred • Experience developing long-range distribution plans and asset management strategies preferred • Experience with scripting, automation, or advanced data analytics preferred • Experience managing or supporting project execution, including scope, schedule, and coordination across teams preferred • Experience interfacing directly with clients, including presenting study results or participating in technical discussions preferred • Understanding of project financials, budgets, or resource planning preferred

🏖️ Benefits

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