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About the Role

Support electric utilities with distribution system planning, load forecasting, protection and arc flash studies, construction work plans, system reliability assessments, and capital improvement planning. Partner with utility clients to identify future system needs, evaluate infrastructure investments, and develop practical engineering solutions that improve reliability, safety, and capacity across the distribution network.

Responsibilities

Perform distribution planning studies, including load flow, voltage analysis, contingency analysis, capacity assessments, and system reliability evaluations.
Develop long-term distribution system plans and identify infrastructure improvements required to support forecasted load growth.
Prepare and support utility construction work plans (CWPs), capital improvement plans, and system reinforcement programs.
Conduct arc flash studies, protection coordination studies, and fault current analyses.
Develop and maintain distribution system models using tools such as CYME, Synergi, WindMil, ASPEN, or similar platforms.
Perform load forecasting and evaluate future capacity requirements at the feeder, substation, and system level.
Assess equipment loading, feeder performance, voltage regulation, and reliability metrics.
Support grid modernization initiatives including automation, resiliency improvements, and strategic infrastructure investments.
Collaborate with distribution design, substation, protection, data solutions, and operations teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
Lead client discussions, present technical recommendations, and support project execution.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical review of planning and study deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Approximately 5+ years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning.
Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (e.g. CYME, Synergi, or ASPEN, WindMil, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CAPE, PSS/E, PSCAD etc.).
Experience supporting construction work plans, capital planning efforts, utility infrastructure investment programs, or protection coordination analyses.
Ability to travel up to 5% as required to support clients and projects.
FE/EIT (or ability to obtain).

Skills

Distribution planning
Load forecasting
Protection studies
Arc flash studies
Construction work plans
System reliability assessments
Capital improvement planning
Load flow analysis
Voltage analysis
Contingency analysis
Capacity assessments
System reliability evaluations
Distribution system modeling
CYME
Synergi
WindMil
ASPEN
ETAP
SKM
EasyPower
CAPE
PSS/E
PSCAD
Fault current analyses
Grid modernization
Automation
Resiliency improvements
Infrastructure investments
Technical analysis
Strategic planning

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Mid-level
Senior-level

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)
FE/EIT certification (or ability to obtain)
Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)

Benefits

Generous paid time off and benefits
401(k) retirement program with a company match
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedule

About the Company

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities.
Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.
As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure.
We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.
We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact.
Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.
If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.