DER/DG Interconnection & Grid Planning Lead

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Gambrills (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to deepen expertise in DER/DG and contribute to grid modernization on utility projects. You will shape interconnection studies and collaborate across disciplines to advance reliable, efficient energy delivery.

You will perform DER/DG interconnection and planning studies, evaluate DER impacts, develop distribution models with CYME, Synergi, or ASPEN, mentor junior engineers, and support client discussions to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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).

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.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team.

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to deepen expertise in DER/DG and contribute to grid modernization on utility projects. You will shape interconnection studies and collaborate across disciplines to advance reliable, efficient energy delivery.

You will perform DER/DG interconnection and planning studies, evaluate DER impacts, develop distribution models with CYME, Synergi, or ASPEN, mentor junior engineers, and support client discussions to ensure