Remote Process Engineer Jobs in Cedar Hill, TX (NOW HIRING)

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 seeking ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients.

Why you'll love working here:

• Quality of life: Fully remote, flexible schedule, 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 done right and 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 to decision-makers and 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.)

• System reliability and resiliency planning studies

• Distribution system circuit analysis for loading, voltage, reactive power, contingency, coordination, and reliability

• New load and generation interconnection studies

• 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+ year of experience in distribution planning, operations, and electrical engineering system studies such as 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 other equivalent software packages.

What we would like you to have (preferred skills):

• Prior experience working with or within electric utilities

• 5+ years of experience in distribution planning, operations, and electrical engineering system studies such as hosting capacity analysis, contingency analysis, long term capital investment studies, and model validation.

• Ability to work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment

• Experience forecasting load and generation growth

• Familiarity with short circuit software including ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP

• Familiarity 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

• Familiarity of utility protection philosophy and short circuit studies

• 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

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Working at ICF

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$81,499.00 - $138,549.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)