Remote DER Impact & Grid Planning Engineer

ENERCON; Pensacola (FL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead DER impact studies within our electric utility planning team. This role focuses on safe, reliable integration of solar, storage, and EVs into the distribution grid and can be located at any ENERCON office or remote within the US.

You will perform detailed analyses, develop models, and collaborate with interconnection teams to support planning, grid modernization, and regulatory filings, while mentoring junior engineers and driving

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 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 IEEE 1547, FERC, and NERC regulations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience with hosting capacity analysis and DERMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Skills

DER Analysis

Impact Studies

Mentorship

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

WindMil

CYME

Synergi

Job description

ENERCON is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to lead DER impact studies within our electric utility planning team. This role focuses on safe, reliable integration of solar, storage, and EVs into the distribution grid and can be located at any ENERCON office or remote within the US.

You will perform detailed analyses, develop models, and collaborate with interconnection teams to support planning, grid modernization, and regulatory filings, while mentoring junior engineers and driving