Distribution Engineer – Planning & Protection (Remote)

Sigma Technologies • Perrysburg, OH

5d • Remote

About The Position

Distribution Engineer – Planning & Protection Distribution Protection Engineering System Planning Reliability & Safety Analysis Location: Remote (U.S.) Are you an experienced Distribution Engineer or Electrical Engineer with a background in distribution planning, circuit protection, and overcurrent protection, looking to support critical utility infrastructure projects? Join a team that values technical rigor, collaboration, and long-term professional growth while delivering reliable, safe, and cost-effective power solutions. About This Opportunity We are seeking a Distribution Engineer – Planning & Protection to support electric distribution engineering programs for major utility clients. This role focuses on circuit evaluation, distribution system modeling, overcurrent protection, arc flash assessment, and system reliability improvements. Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with distribution protective devices, fusing and circuit tie development, planning studies, and industry-standard analysis tools. In this role, you will evaluate existing distribution circuits, perform planning and protection studies, and recommend protective device settings and system improvements that enhance safety, reliability, and operational performance while balancing economic considerations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in distribution planning , circuit protection , or electric distribution engineering
• Hands-on experience with CYME (including CYMDIST/CYMTCC) and/or WindMil
• Experience with circuit evaluation , circuit tie development , and system reliability improvements
• Strong understanding of distribution protective devices and coordination concepts
• Familiarity with protective system design principles and distribution planning methodologies
• Experience performing or supporting arc flash hazard analysis on distribution systems
• Ability to evaluate engineering tradeoffs and make sound, defensible recommendations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Authorization to work in the United States is required
• Although minimal, must be willing to travel as needed, including overnight
• Ability to work during core work hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday-Friday – occasional weekend work may be required as duties demand
• Must be able to sit and utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing notes, and viewing a computer terminal; these activities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must have the physical ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, often in a group setting.
• Must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform circuit planning and protection studies , including circuit evaluation , load allocation , load flow , and fault analysis
• Model and analyze distribution systems using CYME / CYMDIST , CYMTCC , and WindMil
• Develop, review, and recommend overcurrent protection schemes and protective device coordination
• Design and evaluate fusing strategies and circuit tie configurations to improve system reliability
• Apply protective system design principles for circuit breakers , reclosers , fuses , and sectionalizers
• Assess and help mitigate arc flash hazards on distribution systems
• Recommend engineering improvements aligned with safety , reliability , and cost objectives
• Prepare technical documentation , reports , and engineering recommendations for internal teams and utility clients
• Collaborate with engineers , planners , designers , and stakeholders to support project execution
• Support additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• No-cost monthly healthcare plan option for employees
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Education and professional licensing assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees