Associate Consultant, Distribution Planning Engineer – System Planning, Grid Reliability

ENTRUST Solutions Group

. Support electric utilities with distribution planning studies .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electric utility distribution planning, including load flow analysis, system reliability studies, and the use of modeling tools such as CYME and ASPEN. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for supporting client-facing technical discussions and engineering deliverables.

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Electric Utility Distribution PlanningLoad Flow AnalysisCYME ModelingFE/EIT CertificationData Analysis Tools

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Hard Skills

Load Flow AnalysisVoltage StudiesFault Current AnalysisReliability StudiesProtection CoordinationDistribution ModelingSystem Reliability AnalysisArc Flash StudiesCapacity AnalysisLoad Forecasting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CYMESynergiWindMilASPENETAPSKMEasyPowerCAPEPSS/EPSCAD

Certifications & Qualifications

FE/EIT Certification

Industry Keywords

Electric UtilitiesDistribution PlanningInfrastructure ImprovementsCapital Improvement PlansGrid ModernizationReliability ImprovementAsset Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support electric utilities with distribution planning studies
Support long-term system planning initiatives and identify infrastructure improvements for forecasted load growth
Perform load flow, voltage, contingency, capacity, and system reliability analyses
Assist with utility construction work plans, capital improvement plans, and system reinforcement programs
Perform arc flash studies, protection coordination studies, and fault current analyses
Develop and maintain distribution system models using CYME, Synergi, WindMil, ASPEN, or similar platforms
Support load forecasting and system capacity analysis efforts
Coordinate with distribution design, substation, protection, data solutions, and operations teams
Support client-facing technical discussions, study reviews, and engineering deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
2+ years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning
Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools such as CYME, Synergi, ASPEN, WindMil, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CAPE, PSS/E, or PSCAD
Familiarity with load flow analysis, voltage studies, fault current analysis, reliability studies, or protection coordination
Strong analytical, organization, and communication skills
Ability to travel up to 5% as required to support clients and projects
FE/EIT certification or ability to obtain preferred
Experience supporting distribution planning studies, construction work plans, or capital planning initiatives preferred
Familiarity with load forecasting tools such as LoadSEER preferred
Exposure to arc flash studies and protective device coordination preferred
Experience with data analysis, automation, or scripting tools preferred
Exposure to grid modernization, reliability improvement, or asset management initiatives preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Remote work options across listed United States and Canadian locations
Opportunity to work on meaningful electric utility and infrastructure projects
Collaboration with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams
Professional growth opportunities
Exposure to innovation, advanced technology, grid modernization, and reliability improvement initiatives