Consultant – Distribution Planning Engineer

ENTRUST Solutions Group

Distribution Planning Engineer improving and automating power distribution systems for INTRUST Solutions Group. Collaborates with teams on complex energy sector challenges while mentoring junior engineers.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Maine, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Distribution Planning Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of upgrading, expanding, improving, maintaining, and automating power distribution systems.
You'll perform essential protection and coordination studies.
Identify and solve issues involving substations and multiple feeders.
Conduct scenario-based planning studies to recommend effective solutions.
Develop medium- and long-range distribution plans focusing on load relief, capacity, and reliability.
Create and maintain computer models and their underlying databases for electric distribution systems.
Conduct load forecasts, including DER, energy storage, and emerging electrification-related loads.
Collaborate closely with internal teams, such as transmission, substation, and distribution design teams as well as the SCADA Automation team, to ensure seamless integration and efficiency.
Work independently while also coaching and mentoring less experienced engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related
2+ years of experience in electric utility
Proficiency in at least one of the following: CYME Dist, CYMTCC, Synergi, Milsoft Windmil or ASPEN One-
Experience with grid planning challenges such as protection and control, wildfire mitigation, FLISR, DER, system impact studies, sectionalizing studies, arc flash analysis, energy storage, etc..
Ability to travel up to 5% as required to support clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages
Opportunities for professional growth and career
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedules

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Hard Skills & Tools

protection studiescoordination studiesload forecastingcomputer modelingenergy storageelectrification-related loadsgrid planningarc flash analysisFLISRsystem impact studies

Soft Skills

coachingmentoringcollaborationindependent workcontinuous learning

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering