Remote DER Impact & Grid Planning Engineer

Enercon Services, Inc.; Naperville (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon Services, Inc. seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead DER impact studies and support planning for the electric utility distribution grid, focusing on hosting capacity, voltage regulation, thermal loading, protection coordination and DER integration.

You will model and simulate using WindMil, CYME and Synergi, prepare technical reports for internal stakeholders and regulators, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to process improvements. Remote options available within the US.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in electric utility distribution planning with a focus on DER integration.
• Strong understanding of distribution system operations, protection, and planning principles.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience with hosting capacity analysis and DERMS/AMI/ADMS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead DER impact studies including hosting capacity, voltage regulation, and protection coordination.
• Perform steady-state and dynamic modeling and scenario analyses to support planning decisions.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and regulatory filings.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes.

Skills

DER impact studies

Power system operations

Regulatory knowledge

Modeling & simulation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

WindMil

CYME

Synergi

Job description

Enercon Services, Inc. seeks a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead DER impact studies and support planning for the electric utility distribution grid, focusing on hosting capacity, voltage regulation, thermal loading, protection coordination and DER integration.

You will model and simulate using WindMil, CYME and Synergi, prepare technical reports for internal stakeholders and regulators, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to process improvements. Remote options available within the US.