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St. Albert Dodge

Sales Associate

Saint Albert, AB · On-site

St. Albert Dodge is currently seeking a Sales Associate to provide exceptional customer service ... The Sales Consultant is responsible for developing ongoing and long-term relationships with ...

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Calgary, AB

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AsaFinancial Transformation, Senior Associate,unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive ... Consulting or audit experience is an asset, especially within the "Big 4" firms * MBA and/or a CPA ...

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An Associate Consultant is an entry-level professional in a consulting firm who supports senior consultants and project managers in analyzing data, conducting research, preparing reports, and delivering insights to clients. They typically work as part of a team to help organizations solve business problems and improve their operations. Associate Consultants gain exposure to various industries and often have opportunities for advancement as they develop their skills and experience.

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Associate Consultant Distribution Planning Engineer - DER/DG Interconnection & Grid-Mod

EN Engineering LLC

Calgary, AB • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

New

Key responsibilities

  • Perform DER/DG interconnection and distribution planning studies, including hosting capacity, power flow, voltage analysis, and protection coordination.

  • Evaluate DER impacts (solar, battery storage, EVs) and identify system constraints and mitigation strategies.

  • Develop and maintain distribution system models using tools such as CYME, Synergi, or similar platforms.

Job description

Are you a Distribution Planning Engineer looking to deepen your expertise in DER/DG and take the next step into an Associate role?

In this role, you’ll help shape how distributed energy resources (DER)/distributed generation (DG) – including solar, energy storage, wind, and emerging technologies – are integrated into the utility distribution system. You’ll work on meaningful studies, collaborate across disciplines, and play a key role in advancing grid modernization efforts.

What You’ll Do:

  • Perform DER/DG interconnection and distribution planning studies, including hosting capacity, power flow, voltage analysis, and protection coordination.
  • Evaluate DER impacts (solar, battery storage, EVs) and identify system constraints and mitigation strategies.
  • Develop and maintain distribution system models using tools such as CYME, Synergi, or similar platforms.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (transmission, substation, distribution design, automation, etc.) to support integrated planning efforts.
  • Support client-facing project work, including technical discussions and study reviews.
  • Contribute to the quality and consistency of engineering deliverables across projects.
  • Support knowledge sharing across the team.

 Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
  • ~ 2+ years of experience in electric utility or distribution planning.
  • Experience with distribution modeling and engineering analysis tools (e.g. CYME,). 
  • Experience supporting DER/DG interconnection or planning studies (feasibility, system impact, or similar).
  • Ability to travel up to 5% as required to support clients and projects.
  • FE/EIT (or ability to obtain).

Preferred Qualifications:   

  • CYMTCC, Synergi, or ASPEN OneLiner.
  • PE preferred.
  • Experience with Distribution Automation work, ex: FLISR/DACR/VVO/Perfect Power
  • Experience with large-scale DER studies (1 MW-10 MW) including feasibility studies, system impact studies, energy storage, and cluster studies.
  • Knowledge of software automation and scripting.
  • Experience creating protective device settings files.
  • Understanding of 8760 simulations in LoadSEER or a similar software.
  • Experience with grid modernization challenges including FLISR, electrification, protection & control, sectionalizing and wildfire mitigation studies

        Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at: https://entrustsol.com/careers/

        Why Join Us?

        At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

        As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

        We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.

        If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

        ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
        Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.


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