Distribution Planning Engineer - REMOTE

ICF•Houston, TX

6d•$89,203 - $151,646•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET certified college or university
5+ years of experience in electrical engineering system studies
4+ years of experience using power flow analysis software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, or other equivalent software packages
4+ years of experience with planning, studies, and operations such as hosting capacity analysis, contingency analysis, long term capital investment studies, and model validation
Prior experience working with or within electric utilities

Nice To Haves

Ability to work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment
Experience forecasting load and generation growth
EIT or PE registration (or equivalent)
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

Responsibilities

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