Planning and Analysis Engineer

Description

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Planning and Analysis Engineer to join our planning team. The position may be suitable for an experienced distribution engineer transitioning to distribution planning activities. The growth potential of this position is significant for the right candidate.

Location: Remote work for ideal candidates’ location in Ohio, Michigan, West VA, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.

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The Mission Leidos Engineering is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Power Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms. To explore and learn more, click here!  

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The Challenge:

• This role will involve the execution of studies in distribution planning, distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection impact, arc flash and coordination
• Perform studies that are conducted for investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, and electric system cooperatives
• Experience performing Python scripting, and arc flash assessments will be considered
• The position will involve client facing work and include occasional business development activities including field work.

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required with a minimum of two (2+) plus years of relevant Planning and Analysis experience either with an electric utility or with an electric utility consulting company
• Must have experience with DER interconnection impact studies and/or application support
• Must have experience functioning in a technical role in distribution studies and QAQC of client deliverables
• Experience with CYME, PSS/E, and/or CAPE engineering analysis softwares
• Must possess strong written, interpersonal and presentation communication skills
• Must be a team player and provide leadership to other team members
• Must be able to work collaboratively with many different people with diverse backgrounds and geographic locations. 

You Might Also Have:

• Experience with other engineering analysis softwares such as WindMil, Synergi, ETAP, SKM or similar is a plus
• Solid distribution analysis and distribution design experience
• Experience with distribution design is required (overhead and underground system projects such as reconductoring, voltage conversion, distribution automation, asset replacement and new business)
• Familiarity with Python scripting to develop automation within power system analysis tools is a plus. 
• Experience with microgrid analysis and design tools such as DER-CAM, HOMER, DIG-SILENT, MATLAB and PSCAD is a plus
• Experience with developing GIS based construction work packages and GIS data improvement initiatives is a plus

Leidos Engineering is a trusted and future-focused solutions provider. Utilities consistently come to Leidos for reliable power expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities and more than 160 municipals/cooperatives across the country as well as a growing number of local utility providers and private developers. Our project portfolio includes large energy projects for electric utilities, power generation owners, and industrial clients. In addition, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful energy delivery solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within: the Top 10 T&D Firms, Top 10 Program Management Firms, and Top 20 Power Firms.

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $63,https://050.00 - $113,https://975.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.