Lead DER Interconnection & Grid Planning Engineer

ENTRUST Solutions Group; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to advance grid modernization efforts by integrating DER/DG resources into utility distributions. You will perform studies, support cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers to deliver high-quality engineering deliverables.

The role emphasizes hosting capacity, power flow, voltage analysis, and collaboration across disciplines to shape how solar, storage, wind, and emerging tech are integrated into the grid.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• ~5+ years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning.
• Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (e.g. CYME, Synergi, or ASPEN, WindMil, etc.).
• Experience supporting DER/DG interconnection or planning studies (feasibility, system impact, or similar).
• Ability to travel up to 5% as required to support clients and projects.
• 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 tools such as CYME, Synergi, or similar platforms.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (transmission, substation, distribution design, automation, etc.) 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

Distribution planning

Power flow analysis

CYME

Synergi

ASPEN

FE/EIT

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CYME

Synergi

ASPEN

WindMil

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to advance grid modernization efforts by integrating DER/DG resources into utility distributions. You will perform studies, support cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers to deliver high-quality engineering deliverables.

The role emphasizes hosting capacity, power flow, voltage analysis, and collaboration across disciplines to shape how solar, storage, wind, and emerging tech are integrated into the grid.