Power Systems Engineer

Carbondirect; United States; Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible vacation policy

16 weeks paid parental leave

Annual company-wide retreats

Work-from-home stipend

Job summary

Carbondirect is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Data and Innovation team. This role involves developing ML models, analyzing electrical systems, and contributing to decarbonization pathways. Candidates should hold a Master's or Ph.D. in a related field with expertise in the electric power industry.

The position offers a salary range of $133,000-$195,000 annually and U.S.-based benefits including comprehensive healthcare, flexible vacation policy, and remote work culture.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related quantitative field.
• Experience across multidisciplinary teams with strong communication skills.
• The ability to translate complex engineering analyses into clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalize ML/AI models for forecasting.
• Design and analyze electrical systems for decarbonization.
• Conduct technical due diligence on projects involving electrical infrastructure.

Skills

Expertise in the electric power industry

Statistical modeling and data analysis (Python, R, MATLAB)

Communication skills

Experience deploying machine learning models

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

Production-cost models (PROMOD, Plexos, AURORA)

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing Data and Innovation team. This role sits at the intersection of power systems engineering, energy economics, and applied machine learning to support Carbon Direct's mission of accelerating science‑based carbon management. You will work with the team of engineers, climate technology experts, and applied researchers, contributing to client engagements, internal analyses, and the development of best practices across our decarbonization work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalize ML/AI models to support real‑time and forward‑looking models, including load, generation, price forecasting and renewable (wind/solar) generation forecasting


• Design, evaluate, and analyze electrical systems relevant to decarbonization pathways, including electrification, grid integration, power electronics, and low‑carbon energy technologies.


• Contribute to long‑range transmission and integrated resource planning, including renewable integration assessments and production cost modeling


• Conduct rigorous technical due diligence on projects, technologies, and proposals involving electrical infrastructure, energy storage, or industrial electrification.


• Translate complex engineering analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for clients, internal teams, and executive stakeholders.


• Collaborate cross‑functionally with scientists, policy experts, and business development teams to support client deliverables and thought leadership.


• Contribute to publications, technical reports, and external communications related to electrification and grid decarbonization.


• Stay current on developments in power systems modeling, climate technology, grid modernization, and industrial decarbonization.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related quantitative field


• Expertise in the electric power industry, with exposure to wholesale electricity markets and/or grid operations


• Proficiency in AC/DC power flow models, experienced in working with production‑cost models such as PROMOD, Plexos, AURORA


• Proficiency in statistical modeling, forecasting, and data analysis (Python, R, MATLAB, or equivalent)


• Deep familiarity with energy market structures (ISOs/RTOs), capacity markets, resource adequacy frameworks, and reliability standards


• Experience deploying machine learning models in production environments


• Experience working across multidisciplinary teams, strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex analytics to non‑technical stakeholders

Preferred:

• Experience modeling energy storage systems, EV infrastructure, building electrification, or industrial decarbonization.


• Familiarity with GHG accounting, energy policy, or carbon market frameworks.


• Prior experience in consulting, policy, or a climate‑focused organization working with corporate clients.


• Professional licensure (PE) or advanced credentials in relevant electrical engineering domains.


• Published or public‑facing technical work in electrification, grid modernization, or related areas.


• Knowledge and experience with ISO/RTO operations


• Familiarity with FERC regulatory proceedings and filings and power market design


• Knowledge of natural gas/power market dynamics

Salary Range

$133,000-$195,000 a year

Benefits

Our U.S. benefits* include:

• Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage.


• Time off as needed: Flexible vacation policy and ten company‑wide holidays, plus annual winter break between Christmas and New Year's


• 16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave with no tenure requirement


• Remote‑friendly work culture with annual company‑wide retreats


• Reimbursement for your work‑from‑home setup and monthly work‑from‑home stipend

*Please note that the benefits described apply to U.S.-based employees only. For our international employees, our benefits package varies by each country and its statutory requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Carbon Direct is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. We adhere rigorously to our equal employment opportunity policies in connection with all employment decisions, including hiring, compensation and promotion.