Electric Distribution Planning Engineer (Hybrid)

Electric Distribution Planning Engineer (Hybrid) Job Type: Engineering/Engineering Support Pay Range: $110,656 to $138,320 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Date First Posted: 5/11/26 Overview Are you an electrical engineer who wants to make a visible impact on the future of our power grid and our community? Do you enjoy solving complex system and planning challenges while collaborating with experts across other engineering functions? If so, come join our Electrical Distribution Planning team that oversees the planning, analysis, and modernization of our growing electric distribution system serving over 500,000 customers! You'll contribute to our near‑term and long‑range distribution planning initiatives for our 12.5 kv and 34.5 kv distribution systems using advanced modeling and forecasting tools. Responsibilities Performing distribution system analyses (using Synergi‑Electric) related to loading, voltage performance, phase balancing, reactive power, protection coordination, and contingency planning. Developing and evaluating system improvement alternatives, including cost estimates and justifications to support capital planning and investment decisions. Creating and supporting long‑range distribution plans that anticipate customer growth, electrification, EV adoption, and DER integration. Supporting and maintaining Synergi‑Electric system models, including data validation, troubleshooting, database integrity, and Python‑based automation. Contributing to distribution planning studies and forecasting using LoadSEER and related tools. Supporting updates to distribution planning, protection, and design guides to reflect evolving grid needs. Reviewing distribution designs and influencing engineering standards, criteria, and best practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required. Experience in electric distribution planning, standards, protection, or design is required. Possession of an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification and/or a Professional Engineer (PE) license is valued. Experience using Synergi‑Electric or a similar distribution modeling software is valued. Experience with and interest in data analysis, SQL queries, and/or Python scripting is helpful. Physical Requirements Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment. Benefits Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure Personal Leave – 3 days per year Paid Holidays – 12 paid holidays per year Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually Medical Plans – Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High‑Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility Zero Health – Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost Dental & Vision – Two dental plans and one vision plan Family Building‑Benefits – Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy Wellness Program – A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self‑care! Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre‑tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses Health Savings Account (HSA) – Available with HDHP Pension Plan – Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind Supplemental Retirement Plans – PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans Disability Coverage – Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability insurance available Life Insurance – Employer‑paid coverage with optional supplemental plans Long‑Term Care Insurance – Available for purchase to support extended care needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work‑life balance Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education Public Service Loan Forgiveness – As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to the principles of affirmative action and equal opportunity in accord with the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, 38 U.S.C. § 4212, as amended (VEVRAA), and § 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (§ 503). In addition, no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected under state or federal law. Human Resources shall assure Colorado Springs Utilities’ benefits, classification, compensation, employee development, employee relations, and employment programs, conform to current legal and regulatory requirements and the provisions of Colorado Springs Utilities’ affirmative action plan in accordance with VEVRAA and § 503. 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