Senior Distribution Planning Engineer – DER Integration

The role

This person will contribute to distribution system planning, studies, and distributed energy resource (DER) integration initiatives. Work involves hosting capacity analysis, distribution system modeling, and power flow and power quality studies.

What you will do

• Perform CYME-based Hosting Capacity Analysis and support automation of study workflows
• Conduct distribution power flow analysis and validate circuit models against field conditions
• Perform power quality analysis using AMI, SCADA, monitoring devices, and field measurements
• Develop and document workflows for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 DER screening processes using CYME and Power BI
• Develop methodologies and technical criteria for advanced Level 3 screening studies
• Support development of Power BI dashboard strategies
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, operations, and technology stakeholders
• Prepare technical reports, study documentation, methodologies, and standard operating procedures
• Support distribution planning and system operational studies related to DER integration and grid modernization

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of electric utility distribution engineering, distribution planning, power system studies, or DER integration experience
• Advanced proficiency with CYME, including advanced analysis modules
• Experience performing hosting capacity analysis and distribution system modeling
• Experience performing distribution power flow and power system studies involving DER integration
• Strong understanding of electric utility distribution systems and planning practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical documentation and report writing capabilities
• Valid driver’s license

Nice to have

• Experience with EMTP or other transient analysis tools
• Experience developing DER screening methodologies
• Experience with DERMS implementation or grid modernization initiatives
• Experience with Python and SQL
• Experience with Power BI dashboard development and analytics
• Prior experience supporting investor-owned utilities

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Full benefits
• 401(k) match

About the company

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. They partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution.