Sr. 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 highly experienced Senior Distribution Engineer specializing in Renewable Interconnection to act as an Owner’s Engineer for our major utility client. In this critical leadership role, you will serve as the premier technical expert responsible for complex interconnection studies, Queue Analysis, and QA/QC oversight of Engineer of Choice (EOC) deliverables. You will develop technical standards, mentor junior engineering staff, and ensure the safe, compliant integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into the grid.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Reviews & Loadflow Analysis: Perform advanced interconnection studies and loadflow analyses for DER interconnections to determine system impacts (voltage regulation, protection coordination, loading).
Queue Analysis & Grid Upgrades: Apply technical interconnection requirements to DER applications to accurately determine queue positions and assign necessary grid upgrades.
Project Scoping & Estimating: Develop detailed engineering scopes of work for distribution DER upgrade projects and produce comprehensive, accurate cost estimates.
QA/QC Oversight: Serve as the Owner's Engineer by performing rigorous QA/QC reviews of EOC (Engineer of Choice) work, including deep technical reviews and design approvals.
Process Documentation & Mentorship: Lead the creation of reference materials, training documentation, and process flow diagrams for assigned activities. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff supporting these initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university.
10 plus years of progressive experience performing interconnection analyses, loadflow analyses, and electric utility distribution design.
Strong proficiency with power flow analysis software (e.g., CYME, Synergi, Milsoft).
Deep technical understanding of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and renewable interconnection standards (e.g., IEEE 1547, NESC).
Proven experience developing detailed construction scopes and cost estimates for utility distribution projects.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coordinate complex projects and oversee third-party engineering contractors (EOCs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Direct experience managing the utility interconnection queue.

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.