DER & Grid Planning Engineer – Associate Consultant

En Engineering Llc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to deepen expertise in DER/DG and contribute to grid modernization efforts in the Seattle area.

You will perform interconnection and planning studies, evaluate DER impacts, develop distribution models using CYME, Synergi, or similar tools, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support client-facing projects. FE/EIT required or able to obtain; travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• About 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).
• FE/EIT (or ability to obtain).
• Willingness to travel up to 5%.
• Preferred: PE license.

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 interconnection experience

Distribution planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

CYME

Synergi

ASPEN OneLiner

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to deepen expertise in DER/DG and contribute to grid modernization efforts in the Seattle area.

You will perform interconnection and planning studies, evaluate DER impacts, develop distribution models using CYME, Synergi, or similar tools, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support client-facing projects. FE/EIT required or able to obtain; travel up to 5%.