Distribution Planning Engineer - DER Impact Studies

Enercon Services, Inc. • Tampa, FL

10d • Remote

About The Position

ENERCON is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Distribution Planning Engineer to lead and support distributed energy resource (DER) impact studies within its electric utility distribution planning team. The role supports the safe, reliable, and efficient integration of DERs, including solar PV, energy storage, and electric vehicles, into the distribution grid. The position may be based at any ENERCON office or worked remotely within the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Typically six 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 such as WindMil, CYME, or Synergi.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and interconnection standards such as IEEE 1547, FERC, and NERC.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews, consistent with company and client policies.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with hosting capacity analysis and locational value assessments.
• Knowledge of DERMS, AMI, and ADMS systems.
• Experience working with utilities, developers, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct DER impact studies assessing 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.
• Perform steady-state and dynamic simulations using tools such as WindMil, CYME, and Synergi.
• Develop and maintain distribution system models and conduct scenario analyses to support planning decisions.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal stakeholders and regulatory filings.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and methodologies.

Benefits

• ENERCON describes its careers as rewarding and its culture as built on excellence, innovation, and growth; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior