Remote DER Impact Studies Engineer - Grid Modernization

ENERCON; King of Prussia (PA); 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 distribution planning team. You will analyze hosting capacity, voltage regulation, and grid impacts for solar, storage, and EV integration, and develop distribution models.

You will collaborate with interconnection teams, run steady-state and dynamic simulations using WindMil, CYME, and Synergi, and mentor junior engineers while improving planning processes.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• DER Analysis & Impact Studies: conduct detailed studies to assess hosting capacity, voltage regulation, thermal loading, protection coordination, and power quality
• Modeling & Simulation: perform steady-state and dynamic simulations using WindMil, CYME, Synergi and maintain distribution models
• Communication & Documentation: prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for stakeholders and filings
• Mentorship & Process Improvement: mentor junior engineers and improve planning processes and methodologies

Skills

DER integration

Power system analysis

Project management

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree 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 distribution planning team. You will analyze hosting capacity, voltage regulation, and grid impacts for solar, storage, and EV integration, and develop distribution models.

You will collaborate with interconnection teams, run steady-state and dynamic simulations using WindMil, CYME, and Synergi, and mentor junior engineers while improving planning processes.