Consultant – Distribution Planning Engineer – DERDG Interconnection & Grid-Mod

Are you aDistribution Planning Engineerlooking to deepen your expertise in DER/DG and take the next step into a technical lead role

In this role youll help shape how distributed energy resources (DER)/distributed generation (DG) including solar energy storage wind and emerging technologies are integrated into the utility distribution system. Youll work on meaningful studies collaborate across disciplines and play a key role in advancing grid modernization efforts.

What Youll Do:

• Perform DER/DG interconnection and distribution planning studies including hosting capacity power flow voltage analysis and protection coordination.
• Evaluate DER impacts (solar battery storage EVs) and identify system constraints and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain distribution system models using tools such as CYME Synergi or similar platforms.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (transmission substation distribution design automation etc.) to support integrated planning efforts.
• Support client-facing project work including technical discussions and study reviews.
• Contribute to the quality and consistency of engineering deliverables across projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning.
• Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (e.g. CYME Synergi or ASPEN WindMil etc.).
• Experience supporting DER/DG interconnection or planning studies (feasibility system impact or similar).
• Ability to travel up to 5% as required to support clients and projects.
• FE/EIT (or ability to obtain).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with larger or more complex DER studies (e.g. cluster/group studies 8760 simulations etc.).
• Familiarity with hosting capacity analysis grid modernization or non-wires alternatives (NWA).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience managing or supporting project execution including scope schedule and coordination across teams.
• Experience interfacing directly with clients including presenting study results or participating in technical discussions.
• Understanding of project financials budgets or resource planning.
• Knowledge of protective device coordination settings files or arc flash analysis.
• Experience with data analysis or scripting.
• Exposure to LoadSEER forecasting or long-term planning studies.

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At ENTRUST Solutions Group a Leidos company we are driven by a commitment to innovation technical excellence and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos we are building a scaled end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid improving reliability and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm our team of more than 5000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric gas and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets helping them strengthen reliability expand capacity and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation collaboration and continuous improvement are expected and where people are empowered to challenge convention think boldly and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise lead transformative projects or help shape the future of infrastructure you will find opportunities to thrive here.

If you are ready to outthink the status quo tackle meaningful challenges and build what is next we would love to hear from you.

Benefits & Salary

This position pays between $100000 and $130000 annually and is an exempt position. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors such as internal equity professional skills work experience and pertinent education or training.
Benefits offered include company sponsored medical dental vision and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement voluntary life disability critical illness accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.
In Return For Top Talent ENTRUST Solutions Group Offers

Generous paid time off and benefits
401(k) retirement program with a company match
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedule
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