Distribution Planning Engineer

Title: Distribution Planning Engineer
Location: Remote US

Ready to make a difference?
We are a relentlessly client-focused group who are re-imagining, re-designing, and re-engineering the way electric utilities tackle industry problems. We are looking for passionate and innovative people who are constantly looking for ways to provide better quality engineering services for our clients.

Why you will love working here:
• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

The Ideal Candidate
You are a highly motivated engineer who takes pride in the services you provide. You ensure the project is done right and all deadlines are met. You should be proactive, self-sufficient, and able to productively work out of your home without supervision. You always strive to expand your knowledge and improve work processes to increase quality and efficiency. You are an active member of the team that works well with others and prioritizes the goals of the group. You enjoy taking on new responsibilities and learning new skill sets whenever needed.

What you will be doing:
This individual will be responsible for interfacing with other engineers in the preparation of computer-based models and performing power system studies on utility distribution systems and industrial/commercial electrical power systems, including long/short range planning studies, short circuit, load flow, motor starting, power factor correction, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) impact, load impact and other related studies.

This person must be able to self-manage, with a strong conceptualization ability and strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills – including the capability to explain complex technical issues to decision-makers and project teams. Daily/weekly responsibilities can include but are not limited to:
• Participate in both internal and external client meetings.
• System modeling, such as steady-state load flows (CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, SKM etc.) and transient analysis (PSCAD, EMTP, etc.) for utility and industry clients.

• DER impact studies

• Renewable energy integration application processing
  • 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

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET certified college or university
• 1+ years of experience in electrical engineering system studies
• 1+ year of experience with power flow analysis software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, or other equivalent software packages

What we would like you to have (preferred skills):
• Ability to work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment
• EIT or PE registration (or equivalent)
• Prior experience working with or within electric utilities and familiar with the culture
• Familiarity with short circuit software including ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP
• Familiar 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
• Extensive experience with planning, studies, and operations such as transient stability, baseline/injection studies, hosting capacity analysis, contingency analysis, dynamic/transient analysis, NERC MOD and TOP studies, or other relevant study types
• 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
• Steady-state software experience including PSS/E, PSLF, or PowerWorld
• Transient analysis software experience including PSS/E Dynamics, PSCAD, or EMTP

Working at ICF

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email [email protected] and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations. 

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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. 

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

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