DER Impact & Grid Planning Engineer (Remote)

Enercon Services, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon Services, Inc. seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead DER impact studies and support utility planning for safe, reliable grid integration.

The role involves modeling distribution systems, hosting capacity analysis, and coordinating with interconnection teams to inform regulatory filings. Responsibilities include steady-state and dynamic simulations, documentation of findings, and mentoring junior engineers while advancing planning methodologies.

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 (WindMil, CYME, Synergi).
• 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

Project management

Communication

Mentorship

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

WindMil

CYME

Synergi

Job description

Enercon Services, Inc. seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead DER impact studies and support utility planning for safe, reliable grid integration.

The role involves modeling distribution systems, hosting capacity analysis, and coordinating with interconnection teams to inform regulatory filings. Responsibilities include steady-state and dynamic simulations, documentation of findings, and mentoring junior engineers while advancing planning methodologies.