Utilities are under pressure to expedite the interconnection of distributed energy resources (DER) as requests for solar, storage, and electric vehicle infrastructure surge. However, many utilities face significant delays due to the time-consuming process of converting field data into engineering-ready inputs. While the industry has improved data collection methods, the manual nature of data preparation often results in longer project timelines. Engineers typically spend more time reconstructing models than conducting necessary structural analyses, which is increasingly problematic as demand for interconnections rises. To address this issue, utilities are exploring new technologies that can convert field data into structured models more efficiently. By focusing on engineering-ready data and reducing manual reconstruction, utilities can enhance workflow efficiency and accelerate interconnection processes. These improvements are vital as DER adoption continues to grow, making it essential for utilities to streamline their engineering workflows to keep pace with rising demand.