Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, and they are looking for a Distribution Planning Engineer to join their team. The role involves interfacing with engineers to prepare computer-based models and perform power system studies on utility distribution systems, focusing on various engineering analyses and studies.
Responsibilities
- Participate in both internal and external client meetings
- System modeling, such as steady-state load flows (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
- 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
Skills
- BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET certified college or university
- 1+ year of experience in electrical engineering system studies
- 1+ years of experience using power flow analysis software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, or other equivalent software packages
- 1+ years 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 with or 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 including ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP
- Familiarity 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
- Familiarity of utility protection philosophy and short circuit studies
- 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
Benefits
- Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance
- Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company Overview
ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider focused on making big things possible for our clients. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.icf.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
ICF has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 29 in 2025, 31 in 2024, 35 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 31 in 2021, 38 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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