Distribution System Planning Engineer Associate - Senior

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Job Posting End Date 06-08-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. Job Description Distribution System Planning Job Description: Develop and present annual load forecast and ten-year capacity plan. Conduct impact studies for new customer loads and distributed generation interconnections. Develop models and perform system impact studies to evaluate Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) connecting to the distribution network. Prepare long range planning studies that consider land use development, reliability enhancement, capacity constraints and overall system optimization for operations and voltage control. Provide overcurrent protection studies and recommendations at the distribution breaker/circuit level. Build system models and determine limiting capacity factors for transformers, cables, breakers and other system elements. Develop Improvement Requisitions following the Project Life Cycle Management Process (PLMP) to meet budget targets and customer requirements. Assist in annual budget preparation, operational support issues and special studies as required.