DER Integration & Distribution Planning Engineer

Enercon Services, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); 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 interconnection analyses for a safe, reliable distribution grid. You will perform modeling, simulations, and documentation to guide planning decisions.

The role emphasizes mentoring, process improvement, and collaboration with utilities, developers, and regulators. Remote-eligible within the US with a competitive compensation range.

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 (e.g., WindMil, CYME, Synergi).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and interconnection standards (e.g., 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

• Lead and support DER impact studies to assess hosting capacity, voltage regulation, thermal loading, and protection coordination.
• Perform steady-state and dynamic simulations using WindMil, CYME, and Synergi; develop distribution models and scenario analyses.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal stakeholders and regulatory filings.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and methodologies

Skills

DER integration

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

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 and support interconnection analyses for a safe, reliable distribution grid. You will perform modeling, simulations, and documentation to guide planning decisions.

The role emphasizes mentoring, process improvement, and collaboration with utilities, developers, and regulators. Remote-eligible within the US with a competitive compensation range.