Distribution Planning And Analysis Engineer, New York

Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer
Leidos Engineering is seeking a (REMOTE) Distribution Planning and Analysis Engineer to join our distribution planning team.
It is expected that this role will involve the execution of distribution planning, distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection impact, arc flash and coordination studies, distribution protection, self-healing systems as project and client needs dictate.
Studies are conducted for Municipal Utilities, Investor-Owned Utilities, and electric system cooperatives.
The position will involve some degree of client-facing work, with some business development activities to be expected.
The growth potential of this position is significant for a well-qualified candidate.
Key Opportunities
Professional Engineer License (PE)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
Leadership Opportunities
Mentorship & Training Opportunities
Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team
In this role, you can also expect to gain:
NESC expertise
Interface with local clients
Electrical Power Calculations
Interactions with other disciplines
Strategic Development
Expanding a Portfolio of Business
Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide
Responsibilities
The candidate should possess solid analytical distribution experience, including load flow for both traditional planning studies and for studies driven by regulatory compliance requirements, distribution protection system, and self-healing network configurations.
Familiarity and experience with distribution policy, and regulatory issues is also considered a plus, including experience with arc flash assessments.
Background Requirements
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree is required and 5+ years of experience in wide-area power system modelling, analysis, and planning, including Power Flow, Short Circuit, Protection and Coordination, Arc Flash, Volt/VAR, and Time Series studies on the distribution system.
Experience functioning in a technical role in distribution studies and capable of conducting studies under the direction of a technical supervisor is strongly desired.
Experience with power system modeling and analysis tools including CYME's CYMDist, Milsoft's WindMil, and/or DNV GL's Synergi required.
Experience with Python scripting is a plus.
Strong communication skills, including listening, writing, and presentation skills.
Team player, able to work collaboratively with many different people with diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.
Must be a US Citizen.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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