Planning Engineer

Overview

Plan and analyze distribution grid studies, protection coordination, and automation designs.

Key Responsibilities

• arc-flash
• design packages
• dacr modeling
• qa/qc
• cymdist modeling
• protection settings

Tasks

-Conduct coordination and basic arc-flash studies using standard templates. -Prepare design packages for recloser placements, tie configurations, and control upgrades. -Develop DACR Phase 3 models, scopes, and device spreadsheets under the direction of senior engineers. -Support QA/QC reviews using the DACR Engineering Checklist and participate in milestone reviews. -Assist with communication integration for telemetered devices, including radio and antenna upgrades. -Support review of breaker relay changes and protection updates. -Coordinate with engineers, planners, and field personnel to confirm design details and resolve discrepancies. -Maintain documentation for block diagrams, device settings, and load limit summaries. -Build and update CYMDIST base cases and feeder models for distribution automation projects. -Upload and track project documents within Smartsheet, STORMS, and ADS SharePoint repositories. -Configure and verify protection settings for reclosers, Smart Switches, and automated devices.

Requirements

• arcgis
• autocad
• cyme
• aspen
• eit
• 2–5 yrs

What You Bring

-Familiarity with Distribution Planning Studies and DACR. -GIS and design tool proficiency, including ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu. -Expertise in Power Systems and Relay Settings. -Proficiency in CYME, Distribution Automation, and Reliability Engineering. -Proficiency in modeling and analysis software such as CYMDIST and ASPEN OneLiner. -Experience with project systems like Smartsheet, STORMS, ADS Repository, and SharePoint. -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering from an ABET-accredited university. -Experience with Protection Device Coordination and Power Distribution. -Familiarity with protective device coordination, relay settings, and feeder automation. -Working knowledge of distribution standards and CYME/ASPEN tools. -EIT certification preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months. -2–5 years of experience in utility or EPC environments focused on distribution design, protection, or automation. -Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel for automation and reporting.

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Benefits

-Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Medical, dental & vision -Transportation benefits -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Employee Assistance Program -Short and long-term disability -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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