Associate Distribution Planning Engineer DER/DG Impact

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Utah; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to perform interconnection and planning studies for DER/DG projects in the utility sector. You will develop and maintain distribution models, evaluate DER impacts, and collaborate with transmission, substation, and design teams to support integrated planning efforts.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 2+ years in electric utility planning, with experience in CYME, Synergi,

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 (CYME, Synergi).
• 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 (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.

Skills

DER/DG interconnection experience

Travel up to 5%

FE/EIT (or ability to obtain)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field

Tools

CYME

Synergi

ASPEN OneLiner

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to perform interconnection and planning studies for DER/DG projects in the utility sector. You will develop and maintain distribution models, evaluate DER impacts, and collaborate with transmission, substation, and design teams to support integrated planning efforts.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 2+ years in electric utility planning, with experience in CYME, Synergi,