Senior Power System Engineer – AI Grid Studies

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the creation and testing of automated workflows for generating and executing large load interconnection studies.

• Convert study protocols into structured, repeatable, and auditable automation logic under the guidance of engineering oversight.

• Write Python scripts for model setup, simulation execution, data validation, and analysis of results.

• Prepare and verify model files, study assumptions, and input data.

• Aid in contingency setup, power flow analysis, extraction of results, and report generation.

• Utilize power system simulation tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, or equivalent platforms.

• Evaluate automated study outputs against engineering expectations, planning criteria, reference cases, and manual study results.

• Formulate test cases and perform QA/QC checks, replicate issues, and confirm resolutions.

• Collaborate with software and AI engineers on document interpretation, model review, assistance with study setup, summarization of results, and report writing.

• Maintain documentation for model versions, assumptions, methodologies, result discrepancies, and limitations.

• Share findings with engineering and product teams.

• Partner with power system engineers to translate interconnection study expertise into validated workflow automation.

• Collaborate with the product team to influence the product roadmap.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems or a related technical discipline.

• Foundational understanding of power system modeling, power flow, and dynamics.

• Acquainted with ISOs/RTOs, transmission owners, developers, and their respective roles.

• Knowledgeable about the interconnection process from application to agreement and construction.

• Familiar with NERC TPL standards, regional reliability standards, and utility or ISO/RTO planning criteria.

• Experienced with PSS/E, PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, or similar tools along with their scripting interfaces.

• Proficient in using Python for engineering analysis or workflow automation.

• Experienced in utilizing AI to automate tasks related to power system studies.

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for technical accuracy.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a meticulous approach to verifying outputs and investigating unexpected results.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• Over three years of experience in interconnection or transmission planning studies within a U.S. region.

• Experience on a transmission planning study team at a utility, ISO/RTO, developer, or consulting firm.

• Project experience in NERC TPL contingency studies, steady-state thermal and voltage analysis, short-circuit analysis, dynamic stability, or EMT simulation.

• Experience in proposing and evaluating network upgrade solutions and estimating associated costs.

• Familiarity with modeling and debugging inverter-based resources or conducting studies related to large load data centers.

• U.S. person eligibility: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Remote-first culture that fosters flexibility and work-life balance.

• Opportunities for professional development, including training, mentorship, and career progression.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance available from day one.

• Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance provided at no cost to you.

• 401(k) plan with a 4% match.

• Flexible PTO policy.

• Mission-driven work with the chance to significantly impact the energy sector.

• Bonus potential offered.