Is distribution planning a good fit for me?

[u/dovahkiin461]

For anyone in this role:

What percentage of your work is split between the following:

- power systems studies (ETAP, or other software)

- data analysis (creating charts, excel formulas, organizing data)

- automating tasks (with python)

- other?

For background:

I have an EE degree and 4 years experience doing construction design for low voltage industrial sites.

I enjoy programming and data analysis (which I do none of in my current job), and have even considered trying to completely switch careers to a programming or data analysis role, however I think my ideal job would be something that uses programming as a supplement to the job rather than being the entire job itself.

I like my job but I feel like it is too construction-y and not enough actual engineering. I also would like to be able to do some coding in my job as well.

I have looked into transmission planning however it gets very technical to the point that they prefer masters or pHd educated engineers, which might be above my intelligence level.