DER Integration Engineer

About this role

CARIAN seeks a DER Integration Engineer to support grid modernization and electrification initiatives for a major New Jersey utility. You'll evaluate and integrate distributed energy resources, EV infrastructure, and battery storage while contributing to distribution planning, pilot programs, and scalable deployment strategies.

What you'll do

• Evaluate and integrate distributed energy resources including battery storage, EV charging, and grid-interactive technologies
• Support distribution system planning efforts for DER adoption and electrification across customer sectors
• Perform technical analysis and modeling using tools like CYME to assess renewable integration and feeder impacts
• Develop scalable electrification strategies aligned with grid modernization objectives
• Coordinate with stakeholders including planning, regulatory, engineering, and customer program teams
• Prepare technical materials for regulatory filings, stakeholder engagement, and executive presentations

What they're looking for

• Distribution system modeling (CYME preferred)
• DER interconnection and integration analysis
• Technical writing and communication
• Excel and scenario modeling
• Knowledge of utility regulatory frameworks
• Experience with electrification and renewable energy programs
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Feeder-level planning and hosting capacity analysis (preferred)

Benefits

• Purpose-driven work supporting critical energy infrastructure
• Career growth and program leadership opportunities
• Collaborative, high-performing team culture
• Industry reputation with leading utilities
• Salary range $90k–$125k annually
• Remote position