Senior Consultant - Distribution Planning, DER

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🌵 Arizona, California, +5 more states – Remote

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ENTRUST Solutions Group

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2002

⚡ Energy

🤝 B2B

Energy • B2B

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

• As a Distribution Planning Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of upgrading, expanding, improving, maintaining, and automating power distribution systems. • You'll perform essential protection and coordination studies, identify and solve issues involving substations and multiple feeders, and conduct scenario-based planning studies to recommend effective solutions. • Developing medium- and long-range distribution plans focusing on load relief, capacity, and reliability will be a key part of your role. • You'll create and maintain computer models and their underlying databases for electric distribution systems, and conduct load forecasts, including DER, energy storage, and emerging electrification-related loads. • You'll collaborate closely with internal teams, such as transmission, substation, and distribution design teams as well as the SCADA Automation team, to ensure seamless integration and efficiency. • Lastly, you'll work independently while also coaching and mentoring less experienced engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in electric utility planning. • Proficiency in at least one of the following: CYME, Synergi, Milsoft Windmil or ASPEN Power Flow. • Experience with grid modernization challenges including FLISR, DER, system impact studies, energy storage, electrification, protection & control, sectionalizing and fire mitigation studies. • Basics and fundamentals of Protective Device Coordination and TCC review. • Ability to travel up to 5% as required to support clients and projects. • EIT/FE required • Preferred Qualifications: • PE License. • Knowledge of software automation and scripting. • Experience creating protective device settings files • Knowledge of Arc Flash analysis and relevant Standards such as IEEE 1584, OSHA 1910.269 App E, NFPA 70E • Proficiency in developing data analysis tools within Excel, Python or other Major data analysis environments. • Understanding of 8760 simulations in LoadSEER or similar software • Familiarity with IEEE 1547

🏖️ Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation. • Opportunities for professional growth and career development. • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.