Electric Distribution Planning Engineer (Hybrid)

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Shape the Future of Colorado Springs' Electric Grid! Are you an electrical engineer who wants to make a visible impact on the future of our power grid? Do you enjoy solving complex system and planning challenges while collaborating with experts across other engineering functions? If so, come join our Electrical Distribution Planning team that oversees the planning, analysis, and modernization of our growing electric distribution system serving over 500,000 customers! You'll contribute to our near-term and long-range distribution planning initiatives for our 12.5kv and 34.5kv distribution systems using advanced modeling and forecasting tools.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required
Experience in electric distribution planning, standards, protection, or design is required

Nice To Haves

Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and/or a Professional Engineer (PE) license is valued
Experience using Synergi-Electric or a similar distribution modeling software is valued
Experience with and interest in data analysis, SQL queries, and/or Python scripting is helpful

Responsibilities

Performing distribution system analyses (using Synergi-Electric) related to loading, voltage performance, phase balancing, reactive power, protection coordination, and contingency planning
Developing and evaluating system improvement alternatives, including cost estimates and justifications to support capital planning and investment decisions
Creating and supporting long-range distribution plans that anticipate customer growth, electrification, EV adoption, and DER integration
Supporting and maintaining Synergi-Electric system models, including data validation, troubleshooting, database integrity, and Python-based automation
Contributing to distribution planning studies and forecasting using LoadSEER and related tools
Supporting updates to distribution planning, protection, and design guides to reflect evolving grid needs
Reviewing distribution designs and influencing engineering standards, criteria, and best practices

Benefits

Relocation assistance to Colorado Springs is available to the successful candidate
Hybrid work schedule
Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave – 3 days per year
Paid Holidays – 12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness