CARIAN
Utilities
DERIntegrationEngineer
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“DER Integration Engineer at CARIAN. Skills: DER Integration, Grid Modernization, Distribution Planning, Electrification. Support evaluation and integration of distributed energy resources. Support battery energy storage systems integration”
Industry & Context.
Technical analysis; Scenario analysis; Modeling
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 3–10 years experience, Support electric utility engineering, Support distribution planning, Support DER integration, Support grid modernization initiatives, Familiarity with distributed energy resources, Experience using distribution system modeling tools, Exposure to DER interconnection processes, Exposure to electrification programs, Exposure to renewable integration studies, Working knowledge of utility regulatory frameworks, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Power Systems, Master's degree in Renewable Energy, Experience supporting hosting capacity analysis, Experience supporting feeder-level planning studies, Exposure to transportation electrification, Exposure to virtual power plant initiatives, Experience supporting utilities in the Northeast region, Experience supporting investor-owned utilities
What You'll Do.
Support evaluation and integration of distributed energy resources
Support battery energy storage systems integration
Support EV charging infrastructure integration
Support grid-interactive technologies integration
Contribute to distribution system planning
Support electrification initiatives
Assist with technical analysis
Analyze renewable integration
Analyze feeder-level system impacts
Perform scenario analysis
Support implementation of electrification programs
Coordinate with planning stakeholders
Coordinate with regulatory stakeholders
Coordinate with engineering stakeholders
Coordinate with customer program stakeholders
Assist with vendor coordination
Assist with technical review activities
Support pilot deployments
Prepare technical materials
Support regulatory filings
Support stakeholder engagement
Support executive briefings
Support development of scalable strategies
Support grid modernization objectives
Participate in coordination activities
Support electrification programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Planning stakeholders; Regulatory stakeholders; Engineering stakeholders; Customer program stakeholders; Customers; Municipalities; External partners
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Stakeholder engagement; Executive briefings
Full Job Description
Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Integration Engineer Location: Remote Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $90k - $125k Annual Base Salary 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 Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Integration Engineer to support grid modernization and electrification initiatives for a major electric utility client in New Jersey. This role contributes to the evaluation, planning, and integration of distributed energy resources (DER), EV infrastructure, battery storage technologies, and grid-interactive customer solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The position supports distribution planning activities, pilot program development, and scalable deployment strategies aligned with evolving electrification and grid modernization priorities. Key Responsibilities - Support evaluation and integration of distributed energy resources including battery energy storage systems, EV charging infrastructure, and grid-interactive technologies - Contribute to distribution system planning efforts supporting DER adoption and electrification initiatives - Assist with technical analysis related to renewable integration and feeder-level system impacts - Perform modeling and scenario analysis using tools such as CYME and Excel-based planning workflows - Support implementation of electrification programs across residential, commercial, and industrial customers - Coordinate with planning, regulatory, engineering, and customer program stakeholders - Assist with vendor c
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