AI-Driven Grid Interconnection Lead (Power Systems) — Remote

GridCARE, Inc.; Redwood City, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Catered lunches and snacks

Competitive salary and equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

GridCARE, Inc. is seeking a Principal Power Systems Engineer to lead interconnection studies and advance AI-driven grid modernization.

You will guide dynamics and short‑circuit analyses, develop models, and present findings to utilities and customers, while collaborating with regulatory bodies and industry partners. The role requires a strong background in power systems, hands‑on interconnection study experience, and leadership in a startup-like environment, with emphasis on client interaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus); Master's/PhD preferred.
• 10+ years in power system studies, transmission planning, or interconnection.
• Hands-on interconnection studies experience (min 2 years).
• Proficient with commercial power system tools (PSSE, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, PowerGEM TARA, ASPEN).
• Strong programming skills in Python and tool APIs (psspy, simauto, pypowergem).
• Strong understanding of FERC, NERC, and ISO/RTO interconnection processes.
• Experience with utility transmission planning or interconnection teams.
• Knowledge of steady-state and dynamic load modeling.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead load and generation interconnection studies (steady-state, short-circuit, dynamic).
• Build GridCARE dynamics and short‑circuit duty study capability.
• Develop power flow and stability models for interconnections (data centers, renewables).
• Serve as technical SME for methodology and interconnection questions.
• Bridge planning and operations by translating capacity assessments into practical approaches.
• Collaborate with utilities, developers, regulators to facilitate interconnection processes.
• Present study results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Evaluate interconnection options, system upgrades, and Grid-Enhancing Technologies.

Skills

Power systems

Python coding

Communication

Problem solving

Project leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSSE

PSLF

PowerWorld

PSCAD

PowerGEM TARA

ASPEN

Job description

GridCARE, Inc. is seeking a Principal Power Systems Engineer to lead interconnection studies and advance AI-driven grid modernization.

You will guide dynamics and short‑circuit analyses, develop models, and present findings to utilities and customers, while collaborating with regulatory bodies and industry partners. The role requires a strong background in power systems, hands‑on interconnection study experience, and leadership in a startup-like environment, with emphasis on client interaction