Staff or Senior Distribution Modeling Engineer
Core
Maintain and validate distribution power flow models, perform hosting capacity analysis, and support grid modernization and regulatory filings for a utility's distribution system.
Role type
Senior IC distribution modeling engineer
Builds
Distribution system capacity maps, updated power flow models, and regulatory filings
Domain
Utility / Power Systems Engineering
Required skills
Power systems modeling, distribution system planning, data quality management, technical standards development, project leadership, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Distribution modeling tools (CYME, Synergi, OpenDSS), Python/SQL scripting, Common Information Model (CIM), beneficial electrification analysis
Technologies
EPRI DRIVE, Databricks, CYME, Synergi, OpenDSS
Responsibilities
Maintain up-to-date power flow models; ensure accurate models through standard validation processes; assess distribution grid capabilities via hosting capacity analysis; support grid modernization and regulatory filings; lead moderate to large engineering projects; mentor less experienced engineers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
