Engineer, Power System Planning

Daymark Energy Advisors; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

401(k) plan with company matching

Comprehensive health and dental plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Daymark Energy Advisors in Worcester, Massachusetts is seeking a motivated Engineer to join our Power System Planning team. This role emphasizes collaborative consulting work and requires 5+ years of experience in interconnection studies.

Engineers will perform power flow analyses, develop power system models, and prepare client reports. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required, and familiarity with PSCAD is essential. We offer flexible work arrangements and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in interconnection studies or related analysis.
• Proven experience with PSCAD, including EMT modeling.
• Strong understanding of power system fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Perform interconnection studies and power flow analysis.
• Develop and validate power system models for interconnection scenarios.
• Prepare technical reports and client deliverables.

Skills

Interconnection studies

Power system modeling

PSCAD and EMT modeling

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

TARA

Job description

Daymark Energy Advisors is seeking a motivated Engineer to join our Power System Planning team. This role is ideal for candidates interested in technically rigorous, collaborative consulting work.

The electric power sector is undergoing a period of unprecedented growth and change. Rising load requirements, continued renewable energy development, new technologies, and evolving system needs are creating a wide range of challenging and important questions for our clients. At Daymark, we approach these questions as well-rounded consultants. Our work blends engineering, market analysis, and regulatory insight to help clients understand the interconnected issues that shape today’s grid and make informed, practical decisions.

Engineers will work primarily with the Power System Planning group and will also have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in our Power Markets and Regulatory Economics practices. This cross-practice exposure will help Engineers understand how engineering analysis informs market outcomes, regulatory strategy, and client decision-making. Salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 depending upon experience and qualifications.

Daymark is a successful and growing consultancy. We bring deep knowledge and an integrated view of energy infrastructure, regulation, and markets. We work with developers, utilities, large loads, and state agencies across North America, helping them evaluate options and navigate the technical and economic issues that characterize today’s rapidly evolving power sector.

If you have a passion for the energy industry, want to work in partnership with clients, and are a high performer with a history of professional excellence and achievement, you’ll find Daymark Energy Advisors offers a challenging and rewarding environment in which to further your career. We cultivate an inclusive and affirming environment that supports professional growth and rewards entrepreneurial risk taking.

Daymark Energy Advisors is part of the Xodus Group.

Responsibilities:

Perform and support interconnection studies, including power flow, contingency, and stability analysis using tools such as PSS E and TARA.

Develop, modify, and validate power system models for generator and large load interconnection scenarios.

Contribute to PSCAD modeling and EMTP simulation, supporting analysis of inverter-based resources and dynamic system behavior.

Analyze study results to identify system constraints, reliability issues, and required network upgrades.

Prepare technical reports, memos, and client deliverables, translating complex analysis into clear, actionable insights.

Work collaboratively with senior engineers and project managers to support project execution, including task management, timelines, and deliverable quality.

Develop familiarity with and apply ISO/RTO interconnection processes (e.g., PJM, MISO, ISO-NE, ERCOT), including queue procedures and study phases.

Contribute to client interactions, including technical discussions and presentations, with increasing responsibility over time.

Support and participate in business development efforts, including proposal development, technical scoping, and contributing to the growth of large load and interconnection advisory services.

Assist in developing and maintaining internal processes and documentation to improve team efficiency and consistency.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in interconnection studies, power system modeling, or related analysis.

Demonstrated experience with PSCAD (required), including EMT modeling or exposure to inverter-based resource studies.

Familiarity with ISO/RTO interconnection processes (PJM, MISO, ISO-NE, NYISO preferred); experience with non-market (vertically integrated) utility interconnection processes is a plus.

Strong understanding of power system fundamentals.

Ability to interpret study results and translate them into engineering insights and recommendations.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required); focus in power systems preferred.

Location and benefits:

Daymark is headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts. We offer flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, office), and our team is located throughout the United States and Canada.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits including:

• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Participation in our 401(k) plan, including company matching
• Comprehensive group health and dental plans
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care