DER Impact & Grid Planning Engineer - Remote

ENERCON; West Palm Beach (FL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON Services, Inc. seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead DER impact studies within our utility planning team, driving safe, reliable integration of solar, storage and EVs into the distribution grid.

Responsibilities include DER analysis, modeling, and documentation; mentoring junior engineers and advancing planning processes, with proficiency in WindMil, CYME and Synergi.

This position can be located at any ENERCON office or remote within the US.

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.

Responsibilities

• DER Analysis & Impact Studies: Conduct detailed DER impact studies to assess hosting capacity, voltage regulation, thermal loading, protection coordination, and power quality. Collaborate with interconnection teams to evaluate DER applications and provide technical recommendations. Support grid modernization initiatives including non-wires alternatives, advanced inverter functionality, and DERMS integration
• Modeling & Simulation: Perform steady-state and dynamic simulations using industry-standard tools (e.g., WindMil, CYME, Synergi). Develop and maintain distribution system models and perform scenario analyses to support planning decisions
• 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 #LI-MB 1

Skills

DER impact studies

Modeling & Simulation

Communication & Documentation

Mentorship & Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

WindMil

CYME

Synergi

Job description

ENERCON Services, Inc. seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead DER impact studies within our utility planning team, driving safe, reliable integration of solar, storage and EVs into the distribution grid.

Responsibilities include DER analysis, modeling, and documentation; mentoring junior engineers and advancing planning processes, with proficiency in WindMil, CYME and Synergi.

This position can be located at any ENERCON office or remote within the US.