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ENERCON · 11 hours ago

Distribution Planning Engineer - DER Impact Studies

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $175K/yr

6+ years exp

Enercon Services, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Distribution Planning Engineer to lead and support DER impact studies within their electric utility distribution planning team. This role is critical for the integration of distributed energy resources into the distribution grid, involving responsibilities such as conducting impact studies, performing simulations, and mentoring junior engineers.

Environmental ConsultingManufacturingRenewable EnergyWind Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed DER impact studies to assess 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 industry-standard tools (e.g., WindMil, CYME, Synergi)

Develop and maintain distribution system models and perform 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

Qualification

Power system analysis softwareDER integrationRegulatory frameworksHosting capacity analysisAnalytical skillsDERMSProfessional Engineer licenseProject managementCommunication skillsMentorship