Associate Distribution Planner – DER/DG Interconnection

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Vermont; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to advance grid modernization by integrating DER/DG across utility distribution systems. You will perform hosting capacity studies, power flow, and voltage analyses, collaborating with teams across transmission, distribution design, and automation to deliver robust planning outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in EE, ~2+ years in utility planning, and experience with CYME or Synergi, with FE/EIT eligibility

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).
• 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 (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

FE/EIT eligible

DER planning

Interconnection studies

Travel up to 5%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYME

Synergi

ASPEN OneLiner

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to advance grid modernization by integrating DER/DG across utility distribution systems. You will perform hosting capacity studies, power flow, and voltage analyses, collaborating with teams across transmission, distribution design, and automation to deliver robust planning outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in EE, ~2+ years in utility planning, and experience with CYME or Synergi, with FE/EIT eligibility