Employment Enterprises, Inc. is working with a locally based and locally owned electric distribution system that provides electric services throughout Northern Virginia. We are searching for a Planning Engineer in Gainesville, Virginia. The role involves performing engineering, planning, and operational studies to develop reliable and cost-effective solutions for electrical system design and construction. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and have the opportunity for hybrid work after an initial on-site period. This is a market rate position, meaning we do not have a set salary and the client is open to a wide range commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance is available for qualifying candidates.
Planning Engineer Responsibilities:
- Perform prudent planning, engineering, operational, and economical studies to support system improvements and new facilities.
- Develop short-term and long-term plans for substations, transmission, and distribution projects.
- Design electrical layouts and interconnections for data centers, large commercial clients, and new subdivisions.
- Conduct system protection studies, coordination, voltage drop, and fault current analyses to optimize electrical system performance.
- Review construction work orders and ensure adherence to policies, guidelines, and specifications.
- Collaborate with management, engineers, developers, and government agencies to coordinate load growth and system enhancements.
- Review outage data, identify outage causes, and develop programs to mitigate outages.
- Ensure accuracy of system maps and GIS data, providing technical support and team leadership as needed.
- Interpret industry standards and regulatory requirements, supporting compliance efforts.
- Follow safety protocols and participate in continued professional development activities.
Planning Engineer Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience in electrical utility or engineering roles.
- NCEES EIT certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).
- Experience with substation design and electric utility operations (a plus).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Proficient in engineering analysis software, GIS, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
What we offer:
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical and dental benefits for qualifying professionals or Fixed Indemnity Health Benefits
- Flex spending account
- Credit Union Membership
- Pet Insurance
- Worker Advantage discount program membership
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
“Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Employment Enterprises, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, assign, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, U.S. Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.”
Employment Enterprises, Inc is the parent company of Temporary Solutions, Inc. Temporary Solutions is a workforce solutions company based out of 10550 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109. You can reach our recruiters about this job and more at 703-361-2220 or email recruiters@eeihr.com.
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