Principal Power Systems Engineer

gridcare; United States; Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Equity

Medical benefits

Job summary

gridcare seeks a senior engineer to lead grid interconnection studies, merging power‑systems analysis with AI‑driven automation to modernize how studies are performed for data centers and inverter-based renewable generation.

You will engage utilities, regulators, and developers, delivering robust models and scalable workflows in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. Remote options exist with a preferred Redwood City location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, power systems focus; master's or PhD preferred.
• 10+ years in power system studies, transmission planning, or interconnection work.
• At least two years running interconnection studies.
• Proficiency with commercial power system software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, PowerGEM TARA, or ASPEN.
• Strong coding ability in Python, including power system tool APIs.
• Knowledge of FERC, NERC, ISO/RTO interconnection processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute load and generation interconnection studies (steady-state, short-circuit, dynamic analyses).
• Establish methodology and tooling for dynamics and short-circuit studies.
• Build power flow and stability models for new interconnections.
• Advise engineering team on study methodology and interconnection processes.
• Translate capacity assessments into operational approaches for utilities.
• Engage with utility planners, project managers, developers, and regulators and present results.
• Evaluate interconnection options, system upgrades, Grid-Enhancing Technologies, and provide recommendations.
• Partner with AI and automation teams to streamline study workflows and improve accuracy.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Interconnection studies

Python programming

Client communication

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

M.S./Ph.D. preferred

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

PSCAD

PowerGEM TARA

ASPEN

Job description

Role overview

A senior engineering role focused on grid interconnection studies and the application of AI-driven automation to modernize how those studies are performed. The position combines deep power systems analysis with stakeholder engagement, helping utilities, developers, and regulators move interconnection timelines forward for data centers and inverter-based renewable generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute load and generation interconnection studies, covering steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamic analyses using industry-standard commercial tools.
• Establish methodology and tooling for dynamics and short-circuit duty studies, selecting cost-effective approaches for the engineering function.
• Build power flow and stability models to assess system impacts of new interconnections, including data center loads and renewable generation resources.
• Act as a technical subject-matter expert for the engineering team, advising on study methodology and interconnection process questions.
• Translate planning-side capacity assessments into operational approaches that utilities can actually implement.
• Engage directly with utility planners, project managers, developers, and regulators, presenting study results and process recommendations.
• Evaluate interconnection options, system upgrades, and Grid-Enhancing Technologies, providing clear recommendations to stakeholders.
• Partner with AI and automation teams to streamline study workflows and improve analytical accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a Power Systems focus; master's or PhD preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in power system studies, transmission planning, or interconnection work at a utility or consulting firm.
• At least two years of hands-on experience specifically running interconnection studies.
• Proficiency with commercial power system software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, PowerGEM TARA, or ASPEN.
• Strong coding ability in Python (or equivalent), including experience with power system tool APIs.
• Working knowledge of FERC, NERC, and ISO/RTO interconnection processes and standards.
• Background working with or for a utility transmission planning or interconnection team.
• Understanding of steady-state and dynamic load modeling requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills suited to a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Nice to have

• Interconnection process experience across multiple regions, particularly ERCOT/Texas, the Midwest, or the Southeast.
• Applied experience with machine-learning and AI techniques for power system studies.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and deploying power system applications in the cloud.
• Comfort with version control (git) and writing well-documented, tested, maintainable code.

Benefits and work setup

• Competitive salary range of $250,000-$350,000 total compensation, plus equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package and hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and researchers at the intersection of AI, automation, and power systems.
• Mission-driven team focused on the energy transition.
• Location: Redwood City preferred, with openness to remote arrangements.