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Sr Engineer - Distribution Planning

Las Vegas, NV, United States

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Provides distribution engineering planning services and technical support for the cost-effective expansion of the distribution system, while maintaining and enhancing distribution system service reliability levels and customer service.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Studies of the effects of Distributed Energy Resources (“DERs”) on the electric distribution system.

• Hosting Capacity Analysis studies (capacity of the electric distribution system to accept DERs), generating results and associated technical files.
• Non-Wires Alternative solution analysis and Locational Net Benefit Analysis for constraints on the electric distribution system and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Reviews DER interconnection requests to the electric distribution system per Rule 15, determines any technical interconnection requirements, and performs Interconnection Studies as required.
• Evaluates DER-related technologies and determines their use in facilitating cost-effective integration of DERs into the electric distribution system.
• Supports DER-related regulatory proceedings with written or verbal testimony as required.
• Supports DER technology forecasting including distributed generation, energy storage, and electric vehicles.

Conducts engineering analysis to determine the distribution system construction requirements for new, large commercial, industrial, and master-planned residential distribution load additions in a timely and cost-effective manner in accordance with established distribution plans.

Develops and updates short-term (1-3 years), mid-term (10 years), and long-term (ultimate build-out) distribution facility load forecasts and master distribution facility expansion plans.

Determines the need for proposed location, timing, and scope of new distribution substations for a 10-year period, and coordinates with other departments as necessary in the planning, design, siting, and construction processes.

Coordinates with Operations and Regional Operating Center personnel in the analysis and resolution of customer voltage and power quality problems as required.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes, and regulations applicable to position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in engineering and 6 years industry experience as a practicing engineer. Must be a licensed PE. If no PE license, then must have 8 years as a practicing engineer.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Electrical engineering concepts.
• Electric system modeling software
• Engineering and cost analyses.
• DER technologies including interconnection preferred.
• Performing field inspections.

Demonstrated skills such as:

• Analytical, interpersonal and communication.
• Managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Establishing positive internal and external customer relations.

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment.

Note

Depending on qualifications of applicants, this position may be filled at a lower level such as Engineer II or I.

NOTE: Immigration Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit www.uscis.gov.

About Us

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

About the Team

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

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Job Info

• Job Identification10005184
• Job CategoryElectric Operations
• Posting Date07/08/2026, 05:07 PM
• Apply Before07/25/2026, 02:59 AM
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay
• Locations6226 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89146, US
• Travel RequirementsNo Travel Needed
• Pay Range$102,000.00 - $127,500 - Up to 15% Short Term Incentive Plan opportunity at the discretion of the company.
• Relocation AssistanceAvailable for this position dependent upon eligibility requirements
• SponsorshipNo - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
• BusinessNV Energy

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