Distribution Planning Engineer - DER Impact Studies

ENERCON; Town of Florida (NY); 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 decisions for a nationwide, mostly remote US role. You will perform hosting capacity analyses, voltage regulation reviews, and power quality assessments using WindMil, CYME, and Synergi.

The role includes mentoring engineers and improving planning processes. The successful candidate will have a strong background in electrical distribution planning, DER integration, and relevant regulatory

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 interconnection standards.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience with hosting capacity analysis and DERMS, AMI, ADMS systems preferred.
• Experience with utilities, developers, and regulatory agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support DER impact studies including hosting capacity, voltage regulation, and power quality.
• Modeling and simulation using industry tools; maintain distribution models and run scenario analyses.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and regulatory filings for stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process improvements in planning methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

WindMil

CYME

Synergi

Job description

Sep 29, 2026

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Distribution Planning Engineer to lead and support DER impact studies within our electric utility distribution planning team. This role is critical to ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar PV, energy storage, and electric vehicles into the distribution grid. This position can be located in the following office locations:

• Any ENERCON Office
• Remote within the US

Responsibilities

Imagine a day where you lead and support DER impact studies that shape the future of energy. Your work not only drives meaningful change - it empowers progress and inspires innovation.

• DER Analysis & Impact Studies: Conduct detailed DER impact studies to assess hosting capacity, voltage regulation, thermal loading, protection coordination, and power quality. Collaborate with interconnection teams to evaluate DER applications and provide technical recommendations. Support grid modernization initiatives including non-wires alternatives, advanced inverter functionality, and DERMS integration
• Modeling & Simulation: Perform steady-state and dynamic simulations using industry-standard tools (e.g., WindMil, CYME, Synergi). Develop and maintain distribution system models and perform scenario analyses to support planning decisions
• Communication & Documentation: Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal stakeholders and regulatory filings
• Mentorship & Process Improvement: Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and methodologies #LI-MB 1

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

Compensation Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensationexpected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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