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Title: Distribution Planning Engineer
Location: Remote US

Ready to make a difference?
We are a relentlessly client-focused group who are re-imagining, re-designing, and re-engineering the way electric utilities tackle industry problems. We are looking for passionate and innovative people who are constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients.

Why you will love working here:
Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

The Ideal Candidate
You are a highly motivated engineer who takes pride in the services you provide. You ensure the project is donerightand all deadlines are met. You should be proactive, self-sufficient, and able to productively work out of your home without supervision. You always strive to expand your knowledge and improve work processes to increase quality and efficiency. You are an active member of the team that works well with others and prioritizes the goals of the group. You enjoy taking on new responsibilities and learning new skill sets whenever needed.

What you will be doing:
This individual will be responsible for interfacing with other engineers in the preparation of computer-based models and performing power system studies on utility distribution systems and industrial/commercial electrical power systems, including long/short range planning studies, short circuit, load flow, motor starting, power factor correction, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) impact, load impact and other related studies.

This person must be able to self-manage, with a strong conceptualization ability and strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills - including the capability to explain complex technical issues todecision-makersand project teams. Daily/weekly responsibilities can include but are not limited to:
Participate in both internal and external client meetings.
System modeling, such as steady-state load flows (CYME,Synergi,Windmil, ETAP, SKM etc.) andtransient analysis (PSCAD, EMTP, etc.) for utility and industry clients.
DER impact studies
Renewable energy integration application processing
Recommends solutions and best practices for standard and non-standard situations
Perform detailed engineering analyses following standard methodology, criteria, and principles
Actively seek out and encourage identification of new technologies and work practices to reduce operational costs and/or assist in the reduction of potential safety hazards

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET certified college or university
2+ years of experience in electrical engineering system studies
2+ year of experience with power flow analysis software such as CYME,Synergi,Windmil, ETAP, or other equivalent software packages

What we would like you to have (preferred skills):
Ability to work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment
EIT or PE registration (or equivalent)
Prior experience working with or within electric utilities and familiar with the culture
Familiarity with short circuit software including ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP
Familiar with distribution operation software such as ADMS, DERMS
Familiarity with distribution design and/or drafting in AutoCAD
Use of Python to automate functionality in power system modeling software
Extensive experience with planning, studies, and operations such as transient stability, baseline/injection studies, hosting capacity analysis, contingency analysis, dynamic/transient analysis, NERC MOD and TOP studies, or other relevant study types
Experience with renewable energy generation facility design, such as solar, wind, or battery storage
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills including technical report writing
Familiarity with the various Independent System Operators (ISOs) such as PJM, MISO, CAISO, ERCOT, WECC, SERC, NYISO, NEISO, SPP
Steady-state software experience including PSS/E, PSLF, or PowerWorld
Transient analysis software experience including PSS/E Dynamics, PSCAD, or EMTP

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