Senior/Lead Distribution Planning Engineer
Liberty
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Salem • New Hampshire • United States
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About the role
- Develop and implement plans for efficient distribution system additions, reinforcements, and interconnections to provide a reliable, safe, and cost-effective electrical system
- Perform load flow, fault current, power factor, and power quality studies to assess and enhance system performance
- Collaborate with transmission planning teams to mitigate impacts from new loads, distributed energy resources, or system reconfigurations
- Create and compile detailed project scopes, cost estimates, and cost-benefit analyses for inclusion in the Construction Budget
- Submit data and reports to state public service commissions as required, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with organizational goals
- Analyze power quality concerns and propose solutions to enhance system reliability and customer satisfaction
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate infrastructure changes and ensure seamless system integration
- Develop and implement new processes and standards for electrical distribution planning to enhance system efficiency across utilities
- Develop and manage databases for system studies, including load flow and short-circuit analyses
- Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or similar field
- 5+ years of utility planning experience with a strong foundation in distribution systems
- Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- Proven ability to develop and implement new processes related to electrical distribution planning, particularly in environments without well-established procedures
- Hands-on experience with CYMEDIST or similar distribution load flow software and a thorough understanding of power system concepts, including power flow, stability, fault current, and voltage optimization
- Proven ability to evaluate complex problems, analyze data, and recommend actionable solutions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare technical reports and present findings effectively
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
- Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
- 3 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days
- Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
- Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment
- Referral Bonus Program Reward Amount (if eligible): 1,000.00
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
load flow studiesfault current analysispower factor analysispower quality studiescost estimatescost-benefit analysisdatabase managementelectrical distribution planningvoltage optimizationshort-circuit analysis
Soft skills
collaborationproblem evaluationdata analysissolution recommendationcommunicationreport preparationstakeholder coordinationprocess developmentorganizational alignmentcustomer satisfaction enhancement
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringEngineer in Training (EIT)Professional Engineer (PE)