Remote DER Impact & Distribution Planning Engineer

ENERCON; Fort Worth (TX); Teletrabalho; USD 100 000 - 175 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ENERCON Services, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Distribution Planning Engineer to lead DER impact studies and support planning for electric utility distribution systems in the United States.

The role involves evaluating hosting capacity, voltage regulation, thermal loading, protection coordination, and DER integration. You will perform modeling and simulations using WindMil, CYME, and Synergi, develop distribution models, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and support DER impact studies to assess hosting capacity, voltage regulation, thermal loading, protection coordination, and power quality.
• Perform steady-state and dynamic simulations using industry-standard tools and develop distribution system models.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal stakeholders and regulatory filings.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and methodologies.

Conhecimentos

DER analysis

Modeling & simulation

Communication

Mentorship

Project management

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Ferramentas

WindMil

CYME

Synergi

Descrição da oferta de emprego

ENERCON Services, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Distribution Planning Engineer to lead DER impact studies and support planning for electric utility distribution systems in the United States.

The role involves evaluating hosting capacity, voltage regulation, thermal loading, protection coordination, and DER integration. You will perform modeling and simulations using WindMil, CYME, and Synergi, develop distribution models, and communicate findings to stakeholders.