Consultant – Distribution Planning Engineer – DER/DG Interconnection & Grid-Mod

About the 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

About the company

ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000+ strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement program with a company match.
• Career development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts.
• Discretionary bonus eligibility (for full-time employees).

Pay

This position pays between $100,000 to $120,000 annually, dependent on experience.