Are you a Distribution Planning Engineer looking to deepen your expertise in DER/DG and take the next step into a technical lead 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.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• ~5+ years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning.
• Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (e.g. CYME, Synergi, or ASPEN, WindMil, etc.).
• 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:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with larger or more complex DER studies (e.g. cluster/group studies, 8760 simulations, etc.).
• Familiarity with hosting capacity analysis, grid modernization, or non-wires alternatives (NWA).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience managing or supporting project execution, including scope, schedule, and coordination across teams.
• Experience interfacing directly with clients, including presenting study results or participating in technical discussions.
• Understanding of project financials, budgets, or resource planning.
• Knowledge of protective device coordination settings files or arc flash analysis.
• Experience with data analysis or scripting.
• Exposure to LoadSEER, forecasting, or long-term planning studies.

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Benefits & Salary
• This position pays between $100,000 and $130,000 annually and is an exempt position. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training.
• Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
• Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.
In Return For Top Talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group Offers
• Generous paid time off and benefits
• 401(k) retirement program with a company match
• Career development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule
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