DER Interconnection Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior, or Principal)
Core
Evaluating requests to connect distributed generation (DER) to the distribution system, assessing impact on reliability and safety, and determining safe interconnection methods.
Role type
Staff/Principal DER Interconnection Engineer
Builds
Safe and reliable interconnection of distributed generation resources to the utility distribution grid
Domain
Utility energy distribution / Power systems engineering
Required skills
Distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection standards, distribution system reliability analysis, technical project leadership, bid evaluation, field engineering oversight, regulatory compliance, budgeting and estimating, mentoring engineers
Preferred skills
Professional Engineer (PE) registration, EIT/FE certification, electrical engineering background, mechanical engineering with relevant experience
Technologies
Interconnection software tools, distribution system modeling platforms, project management systems
Responsibilities
Assess impact of DER connections on grid reliability and safety, lead moderate to large interconnection projects, coordinate with internal engineering stakeholders and external vendors, develop new interconnection techniques and procedures, provide field engineering oversight for testing and commissioning, represent the organization as prime technical contact in bid processes, mentor less experienced engineers
Seniority
Staff/Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
