Engineer in Training III
- Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 1X3, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- ~2+ years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Are you a Distribution Planning Engineer looking to deepen your expertise in utility distribution systems and take the next step in your consulting career?
In this role, you'll support electric utilities with distribution planning studies, long-term system planning initiatives, load forecasting, protection and arc flash studies, construction work plans, and related engineering analyses. You'll work with experienced engineers on meaningful projects, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to helping utilities improve reliability, safety, and system performance.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform distribution planning studies, including load flow, voltage analysis, contingency analysis, capacity assessments, and system reliability evaluations.
- Support long-term distribution system plans and identify infrastructure improvements required to support forecasted load growth.
- Assist with the development of utility construction work plans (CWPs), capital improvement plans, and system reinforcement programs.
- Perform arc flash studies, protection coordination studies, and fault current analyses.
- Develop and maintain distribution system models using tools such as CYME, Synergi, WindMil, ASPEN, or similar platforms.
- Support load forecasting and system capacity analysis efforts.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including distribution design, substation, protection, data solutions, and operations teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
- Support client-facing project work, including technical discussions, study reviews, and engineering deliverables.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- ~2+ years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning.
- Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (e.g. CYME, Synergi, or ASPEN, WindMil, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CAPE, PSS/E, PSCAD etc.).
- Familiarity with load flow analysis, voltage studies, fault current analysis, reliability studies, or protection coordination.
- Strong analytical, organization, and communication skills.
- Ability to travel up to 5% as required to support clients and projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- EIT (or ability to obtain)
- Experience supporting distribution planning studies, construction work plans, or capital planning initiatives.
- Familiarity with load forecasting tools such as LoadSEER.
- Exposure to arc flash studies and protective device coordination.
- Experience with data analysis, automation, or scripting tools.
- Exposure to grid modernization, reliability improvement, or asset management initiatives.
Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at: https://entrustsol.com/careers/
What We Offer:
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
- This position pays between CAD $95,000 and CAD $115,000 annually. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training.
Why Join Us?
At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.
As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.
We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.
If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.
More about this job
Responsibilities
You will support electric utilities by performing distribution planning studies, load forecasting, and system reliability evaluations. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop construction work plans and integrated engineering solutions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and possess approximately 2 or more years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning. Proficiency in distribution modeling tools and strong analytical skills are required for this role.
Skills
- Distribution planning
- Load flow analysis
- Voltage analysis
- Contingency analysis
- Capacity assessment
- System reliability evaluation
- Arc flash studies
- Protection coordination
- Fault current analysis
- Load forecasting
- CYME
- Synergi
- WindMil
- ASPEN
- Electrical engineering
- Infrastructure planning
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement program with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Consulting
- Technology
Keywords
- Distribution Planning
- Electric Utilities
- Load Flow
- Voltage Analysis
- Contingency Analysis
- Capacity Assessment
- System Reliability
- Construction Work Plans
- Capital Improvement Plans
- Arc Flash Studies
- Protection Coordination
- Fault Current Analysis
- CYME
- Synergi
- WindMil
- ASPEN
- ETAP
- SKM
- EasyPower
- CAPE
- PSS/E
- PSCAD
- LoadSEER
- Grid Modernization
- Asset Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Infrastructure
- Data Analysis
- Automation
- Scripting