DER Integration Engineer

The CARIAN Group; Plainfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A consulting and advisory firm in New Jersey seeks a DER Integration Engineer to support electrification and grid modernization initiatives for electric utility clients. The role involves evaluating and integrating distributed energy resources, performing technical analysis, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with 3–10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work model and a salary between $90,000 and $125,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related discipline required.
• 3–10 years of relevant experience in utility engineering or distribution planning.
• Familiarity with modern DER technologies including solar and battery storage.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of distributed energy resources and electrification programs.
• Assist with evaluation and planning to support grid modernization strategies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on pilot deployments and regulatory filings.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

DER integration

Communication skills

Experience with utility regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CYME

Excel

Job description

Looking for a place to build, grow, and thrive? We’re always on the lookout for talented people ready to make a difference.

Location: South Plainfield, NJ (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time

About Us

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.

Position Overview

CARIAN is seeking a DER Integration Engineer to support grid modernization and electrification initiatives for a major electric utility client in New Jersey. This role contributes to the evaluation, planning, and integration of distributed energy resources (DER), EV infrastructure, battery storage technologies, and grid-interactive customer solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

The position supports distribution planning activities, pilot program development, and scalable deployment strategies aligned with evolving electrification and grid modernization priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support evaluation and integration of distributed energy resources including battery energy storage systems, EV charging infrastructure, and grid-interactive technologies
• Contribute to distribution system planning efforts supporting DER adoption and electrification initiatives
• Assist with technical analysis related to renewable integration and feeder-level system impacts
• Perform modeling and scenario analysis using tools such as CYME and Excel-based planning workflows
• Support implementation of electrification programs across residential, commercial, and industrial customers
• Coordinate with planning, regulatory, engineering, and customer program stakeholders
• Assist with vendor coordination and technical review activities supporting pilot deployments
• Prepare technical materials supporting regulatory filings, stakeholder engagement, and executive briefings
• Support development of scalable strategies aligned with grid modernization objectives
• Participate in coordination activities with customers, municipalities, and external partners supporting electrification programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience supporting electric utility engineering, distribution planning, DER integration, or grid modernization initiatives
• Familiarity with distributed energy resources including solar, battery storage, EV infrastructure, or grid-interactive technologies
• Exposure to DER interconnection processes, electrification programs, or renewable integration studies
• Working knowledge of utility regulatory frameworks supporting DER deployment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills supporting cross‑functional collaboration
• Experience supporting investor‑owned utilities preferred
• Experience Level: 3–10 years

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Power Systems, Renewable Energy, or related discipline
• Experience supporting hosting capacity analysis or feeder‑level planning studies
• Exposure to transportation electrification or virtual power plant initiatives
• Prior experience supporting utilities in the Northeast region

Why CARIAN

• Purpose‑driven work – Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities
• Industry reputation – Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results
• Career growth – Opportunities to support major grid modernization programs and expand technical leadership capabilities
• Collaborative culture – Join a team that values delivery excellence and long‑term relationships
• Competitive total rewards – Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work

CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a women‑owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $90,000 – $125,000 annually. This range represents a good‑faith estimate at the time of posting; actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, the role includes eligibility for bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company 401(k) match.

Let’s Build the Future Together

Partner with CARIAN’s expert teams to deliver innovation, reliability, and execution in capital programs.