Power Systems Engineer, Advanced Analytics

Electric Power Group, LLC; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Plans

401(k) with Profit Sharing Match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Visa Sponsorship

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Electric Power Group (EPG) in Pasadena, California, is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to develop and deploy advanced software for real-time grid operations. The role blends analytics, state estimation, and modeling to support wide-area situational awareness, oscillation detection, and event analysis.

The engineer will work across engineering, software, and customer teams, focusing on scalable, validated solutions with strong documentation and customer-facing support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with PMU/WAMS data and real-time applications.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define functional and technical requirements for advanced power system applications, including linear state estimation and synchrophasor-based analytics.
• Translate power system concepts into clear software specifications for development teams.
• Develop and validate state estimation and analytics algorithms (linear and hybrid).
• Configure real-time data integration from PMU streams and EMS models.
• Validate models and ensure traceability between inputs and outputs; perform root-cause analyses.
• Prepare technical presentations and maintain design/testing documentation.

Job description

The Company: Electric Power Group (EPG), headquartered in Pasadena, California, is the industry leader in Synchrophasor technology for real-time grid monitoring and analytics software. Our software solutions help electric utilities and grid operators prevent blackouts and keep power systems stable and reliable. With customers across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, India, Latin America, and Asia Pacific regions, our solutions are trusted by some of the world’s most critical grid operators.

Current Opportunity: EPG is seeking a Power Systems Engineer for full-time employment to support the development and deployment of advanced software solutions for real-world power grid applications. This role combines advanced analytics and state estimation expertise, with a focus on building, validating, and enhancing applications used in real-time operations. EPG develops industry-leading solutions leveraging power system modeling, synchrophasor data, advanced analytics, and high-performance computing. These applications support critical use cases such as wide-area situational awareness, oscillation detection and localization, model validation, contingency analysis, event detection, and real-time state estimation.

This is a dynamic, cross-functional role with exposure to engineering, software development, and utility customers, providing strong opportunities for technical growth and impact.

EPG offers a professional and collaborative work environment, stability, and opportunity to learn and grow.

Job Responsibilities:

This engineering position plays an integral role in our Power Systems Engineering team in ensuring that EPG’s solutions are technically sound, scalable, and aligned with utility and grid operational needs. This is a dynamic role with exposure to key stakeholders across the organization. This individual will be responsible for:

• Application Design & Engineering
  • Define functional and technical requirements for advanced power system applications, including linear state estimation and synchrophasor-based analytics
  • Translate power system concepts into clear specifications for software development teams
  • Support the design of scalable solutions integrating PMU data, EMS models, and real-time telemetry
• Advanced Analytics & Algorithm Development
  • Develop and enhance algorithms for applications such as:
    • State estimation (linear and/or hybrid approaches)
    • Oscillation detection and modal analysis
    • Event detection and root cause analysis
    • Model validation and system monitoring
  • Support automation and scripting of engineering workflows (e.g., PSSE, PSCAD, Python-based tools)
  • Configure and validate power system network models (CIM or equivalent formats)
  • Integrate real-time and offline data sources, including PMU streams and topology/process data
  • Ensure consistency and traceability between model inputs, measurements, and application outputs
  • Execute engineering validation and testing of algorithms and applications (e.g., power flow, contingency analysis, state estimation)
  • Identify inconsistencies and perform detailed root cause analysis
  • Provide engineering recommendations to improve performance and accuracy
  • Work closely with engineering, software development, and QA teams to resolve issues and implement solutions
  • Interface with customers and stakeholders to support application deployment and validation
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations and briefings
  • Maintain clear and structured documentation for design, testing, and validation activities

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with PMU/WAMS data and real-time applications
• Solid understanding of:
  • Power flow and contingency analysis
  • Power system dynamics and stability
  • Linear and traditional state estimation methods
  • Event and disturbance analysis
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools such as PSSE, PSLF, PowerWorld, TSAT, PSCAD, EMTP, and/or MATLAB
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or C#
• Familiarity with data analytics, signal processing, or AI/ML techniques
• Strong communication skills, with ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems or a related technical field
• Strong Power Systems Engineering background and knowledge
• Onsite position based in Pasadena, California (remote candidates will not be considered for this position)

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with:
  • Synchrophasor applications (WAMS/WAMPAC)
  • Bad data detection and data quality assessment
  • Real-time EMS or control center applications
  • Familiarity with utility operational environments and workflows

Compensation and Benefits:

Market competitive. EPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EPG offers competitive compensation and provides the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Health Insurance Plans
• 401(k) including Profit Sharing Match contribution
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Visa SponsorshipPerformance Bonus

For more information, visit: www.electricpowergroup.com.