LIBERTY

Distribution Planning Engineer IV

LocationTahoe Vista, CA
Salary$110,004-$165,007

About This Job

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team. At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.


Purpose

At Liberty, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact our communities. We’re committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, growth, and continuous learning. If you’re passionate about leveraging your technical expertise to create a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.


As a Distribution Planning Engineer you will be part of our Technical Services team, take a leading role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of Liberty’s electrical distribution system. You will have the opportunity to leverage your expertise in electrical engineering to analyze, plan, and optimize our distribution network while collaborating with a talented and dynamic team. You will report to the Director, System Performance.


Accountabilities

Develop and implement plans for efficient distribution system additions, reinforcements, and interconnections to provide a reliable, safe, and cost-effective electrical system

Perform load flow, fault current, power factor, and power quality studies to assess and enhance system performance
Collaborate with transmission planning teams to mitigate impacts from new loads, distributed energy resources, or system reconfigurations
Create and compile detailed project scopes, cost estimates, and cost-benefit analyses for inclusion in the Construction Budget
Submit data and reports to state public service commissions as required, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with organizational goals
Analyze power quality concerns and propose solutions to enhance system reliability and customer satisfaction
Work with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate infrastructure changes and ensure seamless system integration
Develop and manage databases for system studies, including load flow and short-circuit analyses
Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership
Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or similar field

5+ years of utility planning experience with a strong foundation in distribution systems
Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Hands-on experience with CYMEDIST or similar distribution load flow software and a thorough understanding of power system concepts, including power flow, stability, fault current, and voltage optimization
Proven ability to evaluate complex problems, analyze data, and recommend actionable solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare technical reports and present findings effectively
Up to 15% travel
What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one

Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
Company sponsored pension program, life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
3 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days
Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment
Compensation

Full salary range: $110,004 - $165,007 per year

Liberty considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location. Base pay for this role is expected to fall within the min to mid-point.*

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally. For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.


Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction. With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.


We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.


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