Distribution Planning Engineer

🕒 August 20

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $73.7k - $125.4k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

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ICF

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1969

💼 Consulting

🏛️ Government

🏥 Healthcare

💰 $29M Grant on 2023-03

Consulting • Government • Healthcare

ICF is a global consulting firm founded over 55 years ago that partners with governments, businesses, and communities to deliver data-driven, technology-enabled solutions for complex public- and private-sector challenges. Its work areas include digital modernization, data analytics, resilience and adaptation, energy planning, federal health programs, disaster management, and infrastructure and transportation support. ICF provides consulting, program implementation, and advisory services to drive measurable outcomes and build community resilience.

📋 Description

• Interface with other engineers to prepare computer-based models • Perform power system studies on utility distribution systems and industrial/commercial electrical power systems • Conduct long- and short-range planning studies, short-circuit studies, load-flow studies, motor-starting studies, power-factor correction studies, DER impact studies, load-impact studies, and related studies • Participate in internal and external client meetings • Perform system modeling using tools such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, and SKM • Conduct system reliability and resiliency planning studies • Analyze distribution system circuits for loading, voltage, reactive power, contingency, coordination, and reliability • Perform new load and generation interconnection studies • Recommend solutions and best practices for standard and non-standard situations • Perform detailed engineering analyses using standard methodologies, criteria, and principles • Identify new technologies and work practices to reduce operational costs and potential safety hazards • Explain complex technical issues to decision-makers and project teams

🎯 Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET certified college or University • 2+ years of experience in distribution planning, operations, and electrical engineering system studies, including hosting capacity analysis, contingency analysis, long-term capital investment studies, and model validation • Experience using power flow analysis software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, or equivalent software packages • Prior experience working with or within electric utilities preferred • 5+ years of experience in distribution planning, operations, and electrical engineering system studies preferred • Experience forecasting load and generation growth preferred • Familiarity with short circuit software including ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP preferred • Familiarity with distribution operation software such as ADMS and DERMS preferred • Familiarity with distribution design and/or drafting in AutoCAD preferred • Use of Python to automate functionality in power system modeling software preferred • Familiarity with utility protection philosophy and short circuit studies preferred • Experience with renewable energy generation facility design, such as solar, wind, or battery storage preferred • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including technical report writing preferred • Familiarity with Independent System Operators such as PJM, MISO, CAISO, ERCOT, WECC, SERC, NYISO, NEISO, and SPP preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote work • Flexible schedule • Work-life balance • Donation matching • Volunteer opportunities • Tuition reimbursement • Access to professional development resources • 401k matching • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs