Engineer (DER Interconnection) Electric Utilities

About PowerRise

PowerRise is a premier provider of engineering, architecture, and project/construction management services for electric and gas utility clients. We specialize in delivering reliable, resilient, and innovative solutions that drive success for capital projects. Our leadership team brings decades of experience in the energy sector, ensuring expert execution and strategic management across all project phases. At PowerRise, we champion safety, innovation, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring every project contributes to a more equitable and sustainable energy future.

Position Summary

PowerRise is seeking a motivated Junior Distribution Engineer to support our Owner’s Engineer services team. In this role, you will work closely with Senior/Principal Engineers to facilitate the integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into the electric distribution grid. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in grid modernization by gaining hands-on experience in loadflow analysis, queue management, and utility project scoping.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Support & Analysis: Assist senior engineers in performing interconnection studies and loadflow analyses for DER applications.
• Queue Analysis Assistance: Support the evaluation of DER applications against technical interconnection requirements to help determine queue positions and necessary grid upgrades.
• Scoping & Estimating: Draft initial distribution scopes of work for DER upgrade projects and assist in compiling cost estimates.
• QA/QC & Documentation Support: Assist in reviewing technical designs and help draft reference materials, process flow diagrams, and training documentation for interconnection activities.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as a liaison between internal utility departments and external developers to gather data and track application progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university.
• 0 to 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, utility distribution design, or power systems (recent graduates with relevant coursework or internships are encouraged to apply).
• Foundational knowledge of electrical power systems and Distributed Energy Resources (solar, battery storage).
• Familiarity with or academic exposure to power flow analysis software (e.g., CYME, Synergi, Milsoft).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and take direction from Senior/Principal engineering staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Knowledge of distribution design standards and NESC codes.

Why Join PowerRise?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Direct experience managing the utility interconnection queue.

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant electric utility construction management experience to careers@thepowerrise.com. Please include "DER Interconnection Engineer” in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

PowerRise is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.