ICF is hiring a Distribution Planning Engineer to prepare computer-based models and perform power system studies on utility distribution and industrial/commercial electrical power systems. You will join a team re-imagining how electric utilities tackle industry challenges.

What You'll Do

Participate in internal and external client meetings.
Perform steady-state load flow modeling using software like CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, or SKM.
Conduct system reliability and resiliency planning studies.
Perform distribution system circuit analysis for loading, voltage, reactive power, contingency, coordination, and reliability.
Conduct new load and generation interconnection studies.
Recommend solutions and best practices for standard and non-standard situations.
Perform detailed engineering analyses following standard methodology, criteria, and principles.
Actively seek out new technologies and work practices to reduce operational costs and assist in the reduction of potential safety hazards.

What We're Looking For

BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET certified college or university.
1+ year of experience in electrical engineering system studies.
1+ years of experience using power flow analysis software such as CYME, Synergi, Windmil, ETAP, or other equivalent software packages.
1+ years of experience with planning, studies, and operations such as hosting capacity analysis, contingency analysis, long term capital investment studies, and model validation.

Nice to Have

Prior experience working with or within electric utilities.
Ability to work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment.
Experience forecasting load and generation growth.
Familiarity with short circuit software including ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP.
Familiarity with distribution operation software such as ADMS, DERMS.
Familiarity with distribution design and/or drafting in AutoCAD.
Use of Python to automate functionality in power system modeling software.
Familiarity of utility protection philosophy and short circuit studies.
Experience with renewable energy generation facility design, such as solar, wind, or battery storage.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills including technical report writing.
Familiarity with the various Independent System Operators (ISOs) such as PJM, MISO, CAISO, ERCOT, WECC, SERC, NYISO, NEISO, SPP.