Project Engineer - Distribution Planning

ENTRUST Solutions Group•Austin, TX

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The ideal candidate will be located in TX (preferably in/around San Antonio) and brings hands-on distribution planning and design experience, with a strong preference for familiarity with CPS Energy standards and relevant planning and design software. ENTRUST Solutions Group is an ENR Top 100 engineering and consulting firm supporting electric and gas utilities, communications, and industrial clients across North America. Our teams deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that strengthen infrastructure reliability and power the communities we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Civil or related engineering disciplines may be considered depending on experience).
Experience in electric distribution planning and distribution design.
Familiarity with CPS Energy standards or direct experience supporting CPS Energy projects.
Working knowledge of distribution planning and design software, including CYME, GIS, and/or MicroStation.
Understanding of electric distribution systems, including feeders, voltage regulation, and capacity planning.

Nice To Haves

Overhead distribution design experience.
Experience supporting both planning and design phases of distribution projects.
Utility consulting or owner/operator utility experience.
Familiarity with additional distribution analysis, modeling, or asset management tools.

Responsibilities

Perform electric distribution planning studies to support system reliability, load growth, and capital improvement programs.
Support and develop distribution system improvement plans, including feeder analysis, system upgrades, and voltage performance evaluations.
Apply and interpret utility standards and specifications, with a strong emphasis on CPS Energy standards.
Coordinate closely with distribution design teams to ensure planning recommendations are accurately translated into design-ready solutions.
Conduct technical evaluations using industry-standard planning and design tools such as CYME, GIS-based systems, and MicroStation.
Support overhead and underground distribution systems, including feeder layouts, equipment selection, and constructability considerations.
Review and validate planning assumptions, models, and outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and utility stakeholders to communicate findings, risks, and recommended solutions.
Participate in quality control processes, including self-checks and peer reviews, to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to continuous enhancement of planning methodologies.