DER Integration & Distribution Planning Engineer

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

Job summary

Enercon Services, Inc. seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead DER impact studies for the electric utility distribution planning team.

This role supports the safe, reliable integration of solar, storage, and EVs, with remote options within the US and offices nationwide. Responsibilities include DER impact analysis, modeling and simulation with WindMil, CYME and Synergi, documentation for regulatory filings, and mentoring junior engineers.

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 WindMil, CYME, Synergi; develop and maintain distribution models and scenario analyses.
• Communication & Documentation: Prepare technical reports, presentations, and regulatory filings.
• Mentorship & Process Improvement: Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and methodologies.

Skills

DER integration knowledge

Power system analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Mentorship experience

PE license desired

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 for the electric utility distribution planning team.

This role supports the safe, reliable integration of solar, storage, and EVs, with remote options within the US and offices nationwide. Responsibilities include DER impact analysis, modeling and simulation with WindMil, CYME and Synergi, documentation for regulatory filings, and mentoring junior engineers.