Power Systems Engineer - 21013

somewhere; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 103.000 - 129.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

somewhere is a startup founded by Stanford graduate students to accelerate the interconnection of new generation and large loads to the US grid. We are building a platform that shows developers how different interconnection queue scenarios affect their projects.

Role: Power Systems Engineer will build and run shadow interconnection studies in US ISOs, with an initial focus on PJM and WECC, and collaborate with software engineers on automation and workflow improvements in a fast-moving startup

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience supporting interconnection studies for utilities, developers, or renewable energy projects.
• Hands-on experience with PSS/E and PowerWorld required.
• Familiarity with TARA and PSLF strongly preferred.

Aufgaben

• Build and run shadow interconnection studies in US ISOs and utilities, with an initial focus on PJM and WECC.
• Replicate utility load flow, contingency, and short circuit studies from posted models and reports.
• Test how results change under alternative queue assumptions.
• Perform transmission planning modeling, including power flow modeling, using software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, ASPEN OneLiner, and/or TARA.
• Evaluate the interconnection impacts of new generation projects on the grid.

Kenntnisse

Interconnection studies

Grid modeling

Independent work

Startup environment

Tools

PSS/E

PowerWorld

PSLF

ASPEN OneLiner

TARA

Jobbeschreibung

Role: Power Systems Engineer
Priority Location: LatAm, South Africa, Philippines (Global search)
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am- 5:00pm US Pacific Time
Target Start Date: September 2026

The final offer is at the client’s discretion and will depend on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.

About the Company:

A startup founded by Stanford graduate students to accelerate the interconnection of new generation and large loads to the US grid. We are building a platform that shows developers how different interconnection queue scenarios affect their projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and run shadow interconnection studies in US ISOs and utilities, with an initial focus on PJM and WECC.
• Replicate utility load flow, contingency, and short circuit studies from posted models and reports.
• Test how results change under alternative queue assumptions.
• Perform transmission planning modeling, including power flow modeling, using software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, ASPEN OneLiner, and/or TARA.
• Evaluate the interconnection impacts of new generation projects on the grid.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 3+ years of experience supporting interconnection studies for utilities, developers, or renewable energy projects
• Hands-on experience with PSS/E and PowerWorld required
• Familiarity with TARA and PSLF strongly preferred
• Experience performing load flow / thermal overload, voltage stability, and short circuit studies
• Knowledge of PJM and/or NV Energy interconnection standards and study requirements preferred
• Strong understanding of grid modeling, transmission planning, and utility interconnection workflows
• Able to serve as the technical domain lead for power systems analysis
• Comfortable collaborating with software engineers on automation and workflow improvement
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast-moving startup environment