Electric Distribution Planning Engineer (Relocation to Colorado Springs, CO)
HybridColorado Springs, Colorado, United States or Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Job Summary
Electric Distribution Planning Engineer responsible for shaping the city’s electric grid through 12.5kV/34.5kV distribution planning and modernization. Responsibilities include performing distribution system analyses (loading, voltage, phase balancing, reactive power, protection coordination, contingency planning) using Synergi-Electric; developing and evaluating improvement alternatives with cost estimates to support capital planning; creating long-range distribution plans addressing customer growth, electrification, EV adoption, and DER integration; maintaining models and automations (Python-based) and supporting forecasting with LoadSEER. Collaborates with engineers across functions to drive grid modernization, electrification, DER integration, and grid reliability initiatives; contributes to updates of design guides and standards, and reviews distribution designs to influence engineering practices. Requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, distribution planning experience, and is augmented by EIT/PE when applicable; relocation assistance to Colorado Springs is offered, and a hybrid work schedule is available. The employer emphasizes comprehensive benefits and a commitment to equal opportunity.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required
- Experience in electric distribution planning, standards, protection, or design is required
- Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and/or a Professional Engineer (PE) license is valued
- Experience using Synergi-Electric or a similar distribution modeling software is valued
- Experience with and interest in data analysis, SQL queries, and/or Python scripting is helpful