DER Interconnection & Grid Modernization Engineer

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to deepen expertise in DER/DG and advance to a technical lead role. You’ll help shape how solar, energy storage, and wind are integrated into the utility distribution system, work on meaningful studies, and collaborate across disciplines to drive grid modernization and reliable service for clients.

As part of a growing North American team, you’ll mentor junior engineers, support knowledge sharing, and help deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• About 5+ years in electric utility or distribution planning.
• Experience with distribution modeling tools (CYME, Synergi, ASPEN, WindMil).
• Experience supporting DER/DG interconnection studies.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.
• FE/EIT or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform DER/DG interconnection and distribution planning studies, including hosting capacity, power flow, voltage analysis, and protection coordination.
• Evaluate DER impacts (solar, battery storage, EVs) and identify system constraints and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain distribution system models using CYME, Synergi, or similar platforms.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support integrated planning efforts.
• Support client-facing project work, including technical discussions and study reviews.
• Contribute to the quality and consistency of engineering deliverables across projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team.

Skills

DER interconnection analysis

Distribution planning

CYME

Synergi

ASPEN

WindMil

Client interaction

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CYME

Synergi

ASPEN

WindMil

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to deepen expertise in DER/DG and advance to a technical lead role. You’ll help shape how solar, energy storage, and wind are integrated into the utility distribution system, work on meaningful studies, and collaborate across disciplines to drive grid modernization and reliable service for clients.

As part of a growing North American team, you’ll mentor junior engineers, support knowledge sharing, and help deliver