Are you a
Distribution Planning Engineer looking to deepen your expertise in DER/DG and take the next step into an Associate role?
In this role, you'll help shape how distributed energy resources (DER)/distributed generation (DG) - including solar, energy storage, wind, and emerging technologies - are integrated into the utility distribution system. You'll work on meaningful studies, collaborate across disciplines, and play a key role in advancing grid modernization efforts.
What You'll Do:- 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.
- Support knowledge sharing across the team.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- ~ 2+ years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning.
- Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (e.g. CYME,).
- 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).
Preferred Qualifications: - CYMTCC, Synergi, or ASPEN OneLiner.
- PE preferred.
- Experience with Distribution Automation work, ex: FLISR/DACR/VVO/Perfect Power
- Experience with large-scale DER studies (1 MW-10 MW) including feasibility studies, system impact studies, energy storage, and cluster studies.
- Knowledge of software automation and scripting.
- Experience creating protective device settings files.
- Understanding of 8760 simulations in LoadSEER or a similar software.
- Experience with grid modernization challenges including FLISR, electrification, protection & control, sectionalizing and wildfire mitigation studies
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