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You’ll work on meaningful studies, collaborate across disciplines, and play a key role in advancing grid modernization efforts.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nPerform DER/DG interconnection and distribution planning studies, including hosting capacity, power flow, voltage analysis, and protection coordination.\nEvaluate DER impacts (solar, battery storage, EVs) and identify system constraints and mitigation strategies.\nDevelop and maintain distribution system models using tools such as CYME, Synergi, or similar platforms.\nCoordinate with cross-functional teams (transmission, substation, distribution design, automation, etc.) to support integrated planning efforts.\nSupport client-facing project work, including technical discussions and study reviews.\nContribute to the quality and consistency of engineering deliverables across projects.\nMentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.\n~5+ years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning.\nExperience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (e.g. CYME, Synergi, or ASPEN, WindMil, etc.). \nExperience supporting DER/DG interconnection or planning studies (feasibility, system impact, or similar).\nAbility to travel up to 5% as required to support clients and projects.\nFE/EIT (or ability to obtain).\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering.\nExperience with larger or more complex DER studies (e.g. cluster/group studies, 8760 simulations, etc.).\nFamiliarity with hosting capacity analysis, grid modernization, or non-wires alternatives (NWA).\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license.\nExperience managing or supporting project execution, including scope, schedule, and coordination across teams.\nExperience interfacing directly with clients, including presenting study results or participating in technical discussions.\nUnderstanding of project financials, budgets, or resource planning.\nKnowledge of protective device coordination settings files or arc flash analysis.\nExperience with data analysis or scripting.\nExposure to LoadSEER, forecasting, or long-term planning studies.\nNot quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at:https://entrustsol.com/careers/\nWhy Join Us?\nAt ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.\nAs an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. 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