DER Integration & Distribution Planning Engineer (Remote)

ENERCON; Goodlettsville (TN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead DER impact studies and support planning in the electric utility distribution team. You will analyze hosting capacity, voltage, and protection while developing distribution models, performing simulations, and supporting regulatory filings.

The role requires 6 years in distribution planning, strong analytics, and experience with WindMil, CYME, and Synergi.

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 DER integration.
• Strong understanding of distribution system operations, protection, and planning principles.
• Proficiency in power system analysis software (WindMil, CYME, Synergi).
• Familiarity with IEEE 1547, FERC, NERC regulatory frameworks and interconnection standards.
• 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 hosting capacity, voltage regulation, and protection studies; provide technical recommendations.
• Modeling & Simulation: perform steady-state and dynamic analyses using WindMil, CYME, Synergi; maintain distribution models.
• Communication & Documentation: prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders and filings.
• Mentorship & Process Improvement: guide junior engineers and improve planning methodologies.

Skills

DER integration knowledge

Power system analysis

Communication

Project management

Regulatory knowledge (IEEE 1547, FERC,

PE license preferred

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

WindMil

CYME

Synergi

Job description

ENERCON is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead DER impact studies and support planning in the electric utility distribution team. You will analyze hosting capacity, voltage, and protection while developing distribution models, performing simulations, and supporting regulatory filings.

The role requires 6 years in distribution planning, strong analytics, and experience with WindMil, CYME, and Synergi.