Distribution Planning Engineer
US$104,000 – US$156,000 / yr base salary
Posted 10 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Distribution Planning Engineer – DER Integration”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$104,000 – US$156,000 / yr |
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Senior Distribution Planning Engineer – DER Integration
Location: New Jersey (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us
CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.
Position Overview
CARIAN is seeking a Senior Distribution Planning Engineer – DER Integration to contribute to distribution system planning, studies, and distributed energy resource (DER) integration initiatives across a major electric utility in New Jersey.
This role focuses on hosting capacity analysis, distribution system modeling, power flow and power quality studies, DER screening methodologies, and planning and operational studies. The ideal candidate will bring strong electric utility distribution engineering experience and advanced proficiency with CYME, with the ability to evaluate DER impacts and support reliable integration across the distribution system.
Key Responsibilities
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, including determining when EMTP or transient analysis is required
Support development of Power BI dashboard strategies to assist planners with DER screening and hosting capacity processes
Collaborate with engineering, planning, operations, and technology stakeholders to support DER integration using CYME, DERMS, and other utility software platforms
Prepare technical reports, study documentation, methodologies, and standard operating procedures
Support distribution planning and system operational studies related to DER integration and grid modernization initiatives
Qualifications
Experience Level: 5+ years
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related discipline