CARIAN

Utilities

DERIntegrationEngineer

$90–125k Somerset, NJ FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Utilities
Problems you'll solve

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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