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

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +9 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct interconnection and distribution planning studies for DER/DG, which includes analyzing hosting capacity, power flow, voltage, and protection coordination.

• Assess the impacts of solar, battery storage, and electric vehicles (EV) while identifying system constraints and strategies for mitigation.

• Create and maintain distribution system models utilizing platforms such as CYME, Synergi, or similar tools.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including transmission, substation, distribution design, and automation.

• Assist in client-facing project activities, engage in technical discussions, and participate in study reviews.

• Enhance the quality and consistency of engineering outputs.

• Mentor junior engineers and facilitate knowledge sharing.

• Support efforts to modernize the grid and integrate distributed energy resources into utility distribution systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning.

• Proficiency in distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools, including CYME, Synergi, ASPEN, or WindMil.

• Background in supporting DER/DG interconnection or planning studies.

• Willingness to travel up to 5% as necessary.

• FE/EIT certification or the ability to obtain one.

• Preferred: A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Preferred: Experience with intricate DER studies, hosting capacity analysis, grid modernization, non-wires alternatives, project execution, client presentations, project financials, protective device coordination, arc flash analysis, data analysis or scripting, LoadSEER, forecasting, or long-term planning studies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans.

• HSA or FSA medical accounts.

• FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses.

• Career development programs.

• Flexible work schedule.