Principal Power Systems Engineer

The role

You will lead in-depth technical analyses and build out dynamics and short-circuit duty study capabilities. You will work with utilities, developers, and regulators to accelerate interconnection timelines using AI and automation.

What you will do

• Perform and lead load and generation interconnection studies.
• Build out GridCARE's approach to dynamics and short-circuit duty studies.
• Develop power flow and stability models to evaluate system impact.
• Serve as a technical subject-matter expert for the engineering team.
• Help lead the plan that bridges planning and operations.
• Collaborate directly with utilities, developers, and regulators.
• Present study results, recommendations, and process findings to stakeholders.
• Evaluate interconnection options, system upgrades, and Grid-Enhancing Technologies.
• Partner with AI and automation teams to streamline study processes.
• Stay engaged with the latest interconnection news, standards, and emerging solutions.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus) or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in power system studies, transmission planning, or interconnection, at a utility or a consulting firm.
• Minimum of two years of hands-on experience running interconnection studies.
• Proficiency with commercial power system tools (e.g., PSSE, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, PowerGEM TARA, ASPEN).
• Strong understanding of FERC, NERC, and ISO/RTO interconnection processes.
• Experience working with or for a utility transmission planning or interconnection team.
• Knowledge of steady-state and dynamic load modeling requirements.
• A creative, forward-looking approach to problem solving.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Master's or PhD preferred.
• Interconnection process experience across multiple regions, particularly ERCOT/Texas, the Midwest, or the Southeast.
• Proficiency in Python or equivalent, including use of power system tool APIs (psspy, simauto, pypowergem).
• Experience in applying machine-learning and AI applications to power system studies.
• Able to leverage AI code development tools such as Cursor, Copilot and Claude Code to accelerate development.
• Experience deploying power system applications in the cloud.
• Familiarity with version control (git) and basic software engineering practices.
• Ability to write well-documented, tested, and maintainable code.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work environment with catered lunches and snacks.

About the company

gridcare is a mission-driven team focused on shaping the future of the energy transition by combining power systems expertise with AI solutions.