Distribution Planning Engineer - REMOTE

Ready to make a difference? We are a relentlessly client‑focused group re‑imagining how electric utilities tackle industry problems. We seek passionate, innovative engineers who constantly find better ways to provide high‑quality engineering services.

Title: Distribution Planning Engineer
Location: Remote US

• Fully remote, flexible schedule, work‑life balance
• Community investment: donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: tuition reimbursement, professional development resources, 401(k) matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many more – ask your recruiter for details

You are a highly motivated engineer who takes pride in the services you provide. You ensure projects are completed correctly, deadlines are met, and you work self‑sufficiently from home. You continually expand your knowledge, improve processes, and collaborate within a team, enjoy new responsibilities, and learn new skill sets.

This individual will interface with other engineers in preparing computer‑based models and conducting 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.

• Participate in internal and external client meetings
• System modeling (CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, SKM, etc.)
• System reliability and resiliency planning studies
• Distribution system circuit analysis for loading, voltage, reactive power, contingency, coordination, and reliability
• New load and generation interconnection studies
• Recommend solutions and best practices for standard and non‑standard situations
• Perform detailed engineering analyses following standard methodology, criteria, and principles
• Actively seek and encourage identification of new technologies and work practices to reduce operational costs and/or safety hazards

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑certified college or university
• 1+ year of experience in electrical engineering system studies
• 1+ year of experience using power flow analysis software (CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, or equivalent)
• 1+ year of experience with planning, studies, and operations such as hosting capacity analysis, contingency analysis, long‑term capital investment studies, and model validation

• Prior experience working within electric utilities
• Ability to work successfully in a customer‑focused, project‑oriented environment
• Experience forecasting load and generation growth
• Familiarity with short circuit software (ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP)
• Familiarity with distribution operation software (ADMS, DERMS)
• Familiarity with distribution design and/or drafting in AutoCAD
• Use of Python to automate functionality in power system modeling software
• Familiarity with utility protection philosophy and short circuit studies
• Experience with renewable energy generation facility design (solar, wind, or battery storage)
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills including technical report writing
• Familiarity with Independent System Operators (ISOs) such as PJM, MISO, CAISO, ERCOT, WECC, SERC, NYISO, NEISO, SPP

$67,020.00 – $ (Nationwide Remote Office – US99)

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, and we are an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and provide reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs. All information provided will be kept confidential and used only for reasonable accommodations.