Electrical Engineer

The role

This Electrical Engineer will perform modeling at the intersection of power systems engineering, power market economics, and applied predictive analytics. You will support decarbonized power advisory business by designing electrical systems and conducting technical due diligence.

What you will do

• Design, evaluate, and analyze electrical systems relevant to corporate decarbonization pathways
• Develop and maintain transmission planning, system reliability, and integrated system planning studies
• Conduct technical due diligence on projects, technologies, and proposals
• Present and translate engineering analyses into actionable recommendations for stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, policy experts, and business development teams
• Contribute to publications, technical reports, and external communications
• Support developing power system models for climate technology, grid modernization, and industrial decarbonization teams

Required qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in managing/leading internal/external clients in the electric power industry
• Proficiency in transmission models (N-1 reliability, SCUC, SCED), AC/DC power flow models and their applications
• Use of industry standard tools such as PSS/E, PowerWorld or PSCAD
• Familiarity in working with production-cost models such as PyPSA, PROMOD, Plexos, AURORA
• Modeling expertise on wholesale electricity markets and/or grid operations in North America and the EU markets
• Familiarity with energy market rules and structures (ISOs/RTOs), capacity markets, resource adequacy frameworks, and reliability standards
• Multi-year experience working across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Proficiency in statistical modeling, forecasting, and data analysis (Python, R, MATLAB, or equivalent)
• Experience modeling energy storage systems (both SDES/LDES), geothermal, DERs/microgrid technologies, EV, building electrification, or industrial decarbonization
• Familiarity with GHG accounting, energy policy, or carbon market frameworks
• Familiarity with FERC regulatory proceedings and filings and power market design
• Knowledge of natural gas/power market dynamics
• Professional licensure (PE) or advanced credentials in relevant electrical engineering domains
• Published technical or peer-reviewed reports or public-facing technical work

Benefits

• Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible vacation policy
• Ten company-wide holidays
• Annual winter break between Christmas and New Year's
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave
• Remote-friendly work culture
• Annual company-wide retreats
• Reimbursement for work-from-home setup
• Monthly work-from-home stipend

About the company

Carbon Direct is a purpose-driven carbon management firm that uses scientific, software, and business expertise to help organizations reach climate goals. They offer an end-to-end platform to make carbon science accessible and actionable.