[Remote] Distribution Planning Engineer - REMOTE

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, and they are looking for a Distribution Planning Engineer to join their team. The role involves interfacing with engineers to prepare computer-based models and perform power system studies on utility distribution systems, focusing on various engineering analyses and studies.

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

Skills

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET certified college or university
• 1+ year of experience in electrical engineering system studies
• 1+ years of experience using power flow analysis software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, or other equivalent software packages
• 1+ 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
• Ability to work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment
• Experience forecasting load and generation growth
• 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

Benefits

• Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance
• Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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