Distribution Planning Engineer - DER Impact Studies

Enercon Services, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon Services, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead and support DER impact studies for electric utility distribution planning.

The role offers locations at any ENERCON office or remote within the US, combining field project work with analytical modeling to ensure safe, reliable DER integration. You will perform hosting capacity analyses, voltage and thermal assessments, and simulations using WindMil, CYME, and Synergi; mentor junior engineers; prepare reports for

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 (WindMil, CYME, Synergi).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and interconnection standards (IEEE 1547, FERC, NERC).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• 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: assess hosting capacity, voltage, thermal loading, and protection coordination.
• Modeling & Simulation: steady-state and dynamic studies using WindMil, CYME, and Synergi.
• Communication & Documentation: prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Mentorship & Process Improvement: mentor junior engineers and improve planning methods.

Skills

DER impact studies

Hosting capacity analysis

Voltage control

Protection coordination

Power system analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

WindMil

CYME

Synergi

Job description

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

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 compensation expected 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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