DER/DG Interconnection & Grid Planning Lead

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with companyc

Tuition reimbursement

Paid PTO

Flexible schedule

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group (a Leidos company) is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to advance grid modernization efforts and lead technical studies for DER/DG integration on the utility distribution system.

You will perform interconnection studies, develop distribution models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while mentoring junior engineers and supporting client discussions. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Approximately 5+ years in electric utility or distribution planning.
• Experience with distribution modeling and analysis tools (CYME, Synergi, ASPEN, WindMil).
• Experience supporting DER/DG interconnection or planning studies (feasibility, system impact).
• Ability to travel up to 5% to support clients and projects.
• FE/EIT certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform DER/DG interconnection and distribution planning studies.
• Evaluate DER impacts and identify constraints and mitigations.
• Develop and maintain distribution models using CYME/Synergi or similar.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support planning.
• Support client-facing project work and study reviews.
• Contribute to quality and consistency of engineering deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.

Skills

DER interconnection

Distribution planning

Modeling tools

FE/EIT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYME

Synergi

ASPEN

WindMil

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group (a Leidos company) is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to advance grid modernization efforts and lead technical studies for DER/DG integration on the utility distribution system.

You will perform interconnection studies, develop distribution models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while mentoring junior engineers and supporting client discussions. Travel up to 5% may be required.