[Remote] Associate Consultant Distribution Planning Engineer – DER/DG Interconnection & Grid-Mod

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ENTRUST Solutions Group provides energy and infrastructure engineering services focused on modernizing the electric grid. The Associate Consultant Distribution Planning Engineer will perform DER/DG interconnection and distribution planning studies, evaluate distributed energy resource impacts, develop distribution system models, and support client-facing engineering projects and 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
• Support knowledge sharing across the team

Skills

• 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)
• 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

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement

Company Overview

ENTRUST Solutions Group offers power engineering, consulting, and automation services to the pipeline, gas, and utility industries. It is a sub-organization of Leidos Holdings. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://entrustsol.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

ENTRUST Solutions Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 4 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 2 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.