Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer
About The Position
Leidos Engineering is seeking a (REMOTE) Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer to join our distribution planning team. It is expected that this role will involve the execution of distribution planning, distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection impact, arc flash and coordination studies, distribution protection, self-healing systems as project and client needs dictate. Studies are conducted for Municipal Utilities, Investor-Owned Utilities, and electric system cooperatives. The position will involve some degree of client facing work, with some business development activities to be expected. The growth potential of this position is significant for a well-qualified candidate. Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth.
Requirements
- Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree
- 2+ years of experience in wide-area power system modelling, analysis, and planning, including system impact, power flow, short circuit studies for interconnections on the distribution system
- Experience with power system modeling and analysis tools including CYME’s CYMDist, Milsoft’s WindMil, and/or DNV GL’s Synergi
- Strong communication skills, including listening, writing, and presentation skills
- Must be a team player, able to work collaboratively with many different people with diverse backgrounds and geographic locations
- Must be a US Citizen
Nice To Haves
- Experience functioning in a technical role in distribution studies and capable of conducting studies under the direction of a technical supervisor
- Familiarity and experience with distribution policy, and regulatory issues
- Experience with arc flash assessments
- Siemens PTI’s PSS/E or GE Concordia’s PSLF, EMTP or PSCAD experience
- ASPEN OneLiner or Siemen’s APA formerly CAPE software experience
- Experience with Python scripting
Responsibilities
- Execution of distribution planning
- Distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection impact studies
- Arc flash and coordination studies
- Distribution protection studies
- Self-healing systems studies
- Client facing work
- Business development activities
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
