Associate Consultant Distribution Planning Engineer – DER/DG Interconnection & Grid-Mod

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer at the Associate level in Seattle, WA. You will perform interconnection and planning studies, model distribution networks, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to support client engagements.

The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, roughly 2+ years in utility distribution planning, and experience with CYME or similar tools. Travel up to 5% may be required; FE/EIT or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in a related field.
• ~2+ years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning.
• Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (e.g. CYME).
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Perform DER/DG interconnection and distribution planning studies, including hosting capacity, power flow, voltage analysis, and protection coordination.
• Evaluate DER impacts and identify system constraints and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain distribution system models using CYME, Synergi, or similar platforms.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams 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.
• Support knowledge sharing across the team.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

CYME

Synergi

ASPEN OneLiner

Job description

Are you a Distribution Planning Engineer looking to deepen your expertise in DER/DG and take the next step into an Associate role?

What You’ll 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.
• Support knowledge sharing across the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• ~ 2+ years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning.
• Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (e.g. CYME,).
• 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

• CYMTCC, Synergi, or ASPEN OneLiner.
• PE preferred.
• Experience with Distribution Automation work, ex: FLISR/DACR/VVO/Perfect Power
• Experience with large-scale DER studies (1 MW-10 MW) including feasibility studies, system impact studies, energy storage, and cluster studies.
• Knowledge of software automation and scripting.
• Experience creating protective device settings files.
• Understanding of 8760 simulations in LoadSEER or a similar software.
• Experience with grid modernization challenges including FLISR, electrification, protection & control, sectionalizing and wildfire mitigation studies

Why Join Us?

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 5,000 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.

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.