Associate DER & Distribution Planning Engineer

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group in Denver, CO seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to deepen expertise in DER/DG and advance to an Associate role. You will study interconnections, load flows, voltage, and protection coordination while collaborating across teams to modernize grid infrastructure.

The role focuses on DER/DG interconnection studies, modeling with CYME and similar tools, and supporting client engagements. Travel up to 5% may be required; FE/EIT or equivalent is expected or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or 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% to support clients and projects.
• FE/EIT (or ability to obtain).
• Preferred: CYMTCC, Synergi, or ASPEN OneLiner.
• PE preferred.
• Experience with Distribution Automation work (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 similar.
• Experience with grid modernization challenges including FLISR, electrification, protection & control, sectionalizing and wildfire mitigation studies.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

DER/DG interconnection knowledge

Electric utility distribution planning

Travel readiness

FE/EIT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

FE/EIT certification (or ability to obtain)

Tools

CYME

Synergi

ASPEN OneLiner

CYMTCC

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group in Denver, CO seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to deepen expertise in DER/DG and advance to an Associate role. You will study interconnections, load flows, voltage, and protection coordination while collaborating across teams to modernize grid infrastructure.

The role focuses on DER/DG interconnection studies, modeling with CYME and similar tools, and supporting client engagements. Travel up to 5% may be required; FE/EIT or equivalent is expected or obtainable.