Distribution Planning Engineer

Position Summary

Actalent Services, LLC connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

The position falls within the Distribution Department of the organization. The Planning Engineer will be working with higher level engineers and the customer planning team to run analysis on the grid system. They will be working in collaboration with the customer to get all their studies approved and will be teaming up with an engineer at the customer to sign off on their work. They will be conducting load flow studies, voltage drops, and inter-connectabilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Engineering & Design Develop and review DACR Phase 3 models, scopes, and device spreadsheets per standards. Create CYMDIST base cases and self-contained scheme models for distribution automation.
• Perform CYMTCC coordination and arc-flash studies following Overcurrent Protection Guidelines.
• Design and document recloser placements, tie configurations, and control upgrades.
• Develop and maintain block diagrams, settings spreadsheets, and load limit analyses.
• QA/QC & Integration Execute QA/QC reviews using the DACR Engineering Checklist, verifying milestones at 50%, 70%, and final design completion.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, and field personnel to ensure constructability and adherence to DACR technical specifications.
• Support data governance and document storage in Smartsheet, STORMS, and the ADS SharePoint repositories.
• Automation & Protection Configure and validate protection settings for Smart Switches, G&W Vipers, S&C Tripsavers, SEL Relays/Controls, and other automated devices.
• Support communication integration for telemetered reclosers, including radio and antenna upgrades.
• Assist with verification for breaker relay changes and protection updates.

Software Experience Requirements

• Software Proficiency Modeling & Analysis: CYMDIST, CYMTCC, ASPEN OneLiner, PI Vision, Voyager, S&C Tripsaver
• Software QA/QC & Data Systems: Smartsheet, STORMS, EEMS, ADS Repository, DAE Database, Central Station, CRM, TLMR
• GIS & Design Tools: Atlas, GridzlyBear, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Revu Bluebeam, Electric Office
• Automation & Reporting: Excel (advanced), SharePoint

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 3–6 years of utility or EPC experience in distribution automation, protection, or reliability engineering.
• Familiarity with distribution design standards and CYME/ASPEN workflows.
• Strong understanding of protective device coordination, relay settings, and feeder automation logic.
• PE or EIT certification preferred (or eligible within 12 months).

Requisite Abilities and Skills

• QA/QC experience with Smartsheet, STORMS, or related document control systems.
• Understanding of communication system integration (TCOMM, MRO).
• Experience with distribution constructability and engineering best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Demonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary
• Demonstrate willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $50 - $65