DER Impact & Distribution Planning Engineer - Remote

Enercon Services, Inc.; Goodlettsville (TN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon Services, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead DER impact studies within our electric utility distribution planning team.

The role emphasizes safe, reliable integration of DERs such as solar, storage, and EVs into the distribution grid, with remote or office-based options. You will perform hosting capacity analyses, voltage and thermal assessments, develop distribution models, and prepare technical documentation for stakeholders and regulators, while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Typically requires 6 years of experience in electric utility distribution planning, with a focus on DER integration.
• Strong understanding of distribution system operations, protection, and planning principles.
• Proficiency in power system analysis software (WindMil, CYME, Synergi).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and interconnection standards (IEEE 1547, FERC, NERC).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience with hosting capacity analysis and locational value assessments preferred.
• Knowledge of DERMS, AMI, and ADMS systems preferred.
• Experience working with utilities, developers, and regulatory agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• DER Analysis & Impact Studies: Conduct detailed DER impact studies to assess hosting capacity, voltage regulation, thermal loading, protection coordination, and power quality.
• Modeling & Simulation: Perform steady-state and dynamic simulations using industry-standard tools; develop and maintain distribution system models and perform scenario analyses.
• Communication & Documentation: Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal stakeholders and regulatory filings.
• Mentorship & Process Improvement: Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and methodologies

Skills

DER integration

Power system analysis

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

WindMil

CYME

Synergi

Job description

Enercon Services, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead DER impact studies within our electric utility distribution planning team.

The role emphasizes safe, reliable integration of DERs such as solar, storage, and EVs into the distribution grid, with remote or office-based options. You will perform hosting capacity analyses, voltage and thermal assessments, develop distribution models, and prepare technical documentation for stakeholders and regulators, while mentoring junior