Distribution Engineer – Planning & Protection (Remote)

Distribution Engineer Planning & Protection
Distribution Protection Engineering System Planning Reliability & Safety Analysis

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Are you an experienced Distribution Engineer or Electrical Engineer with a background in distribution planning circuit protection and overcurrent protection looking to support critical utility infrastructure projects Join a team that values technical rigor collaboration and long-term professional growth while delivering reliable safe and cost-effective power solutions.

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a Distribution Engineer Planning & Protection to support electric distribution engineering programs for major utility clients. This role focuses on circuit evaluation distribution system modeling overcurrent protection arc flash assessment and system reliability improvements. Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with distribution protective devices fusing and circuit tie development planning studies and industry-standard analysis tools.

In this role you will evaluate existing distribution circuits perform planning and protection studies and recommend protective device settings and system improvements that enhance safety reliability and operational performance while balancing economic considerations.

What You Will Do
Perform circuit planning and protection studies including circuit evaluation load allocation load flow and fault analysis
Model and analyze distribution systems using CYME / CYMDIST CYMTCC and WindMil
Develop review and recommend overcurrent protection schemes and protective device coordination
Design and evaluate fusing strategies and circuit tie configurations to improve system reliability
Apply protective system design principles for circuit breakers reclosers fuses and sectionalizers
Assess and help mitigate arc flash hazards on distribution systems
Recommend engineering improvements aligned with safety reliability and cost objectives
Prepare technical documentation reports and engineering recommendations for internal teams and utility clients
Collaborate with engineers planners designers and stakeholders to support project execution
Support additional duties as assigned

Top Competencies & Skills
Distribution Planning Distribution Protection Engineering Circuit Evaluation Overcurrent Protection Fusing Design Circuit Tie Development Load Flow Analysis Fault Analysis Protective Device Coordination Arc Flash Analysis CYME CYMDIST CYMTCC WindMil Circuit Breakers Reclosers Fuses Sectionalizers Protective System Design Power Distribution Engineering Utility Engineering Reliability Engineering Electrical Safety Analysis

What Were Looking For

• Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Experience: 2 years of hands-on experience in distribution planning circuit protection or electric distribution engineering
• Hands-on experience with CYME (including CYMDIST/CYMTCC) and/or WindMil
• Experience with circuit evaluation circuit tie development and system reliability improvements
• Strong understanding of distribution protective devices and coordination concepts
• Familiarity with protective system design principles and distribution planning methodologies
• Experience performing or supporting arc flash hazard analysis on distribution systems
• Ability to evaluate engineering tradeoffs and make sound defensible recommendations
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills
• Authorization to work in the United States is required
• Although minimal must be willing to travel as needed including overnight
• Ability to work during core work hours of 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Eastern Time Monday-Friday occasional weekend work may be required as duties demand

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and utilize a computer keyboard computer monitor and telephone for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures transcribing notes and viewing a computer terminal; these activities require close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must have the physical ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately often in a group setting.
• Must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

About Sigma Technologies
Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with 500 team members across 30 states. For over 25 years weve supported major power and telecommunications utilities with work that directly impacts communities nationwide.

Our core values Safety Honesty Truth and Decency shape how we work and who we hire. We are TeamSigma.

*To learn more about working at Sigma view our video and career page.
* If you do not have Power Design experience please refer to our other open positions: We Offer
We want our Associates to stay healthy happy and secure. We offer a positive work environment with supportive coworkers managers and leaders plus:

No-cost monthly healthcare plan option for employees
Competitive pay
Medical dental and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma
401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary
Paid holidays vacation and sick time
Education and professional licensing assistance programs

This job advertisement is intended to outline the primary responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This advertisement does not constitute an employment agreement and job requirements are subject to change based on organizational needs.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race color gender sexual preference gender identity age religion national origin disability genetic information veteran/military status or any classification protected by law.

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