Remote Power Systems Engineer - Grid Decarbonization

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly culture

Company retreats

Job summary

Carbon Direct is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Power, Data and Innovation team. You will model and analyze electrical systems for corporate decarbonization, engaging with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights on electrification and grid integration.

The role requires expertise in transmission and production-cost models, familiarity with energy markets, and strong communication skills to present complex analytics to leadership and external

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience leading internal/external client engagements in electric power.
• Proficiency with transmission models (N-1, SCUC/SCED) and AC/DC power flow tools.
• Experience with production-cost models (PyPSA, PROMOD, Plexos, AURORA).
• Strong knowledge of wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs) and grid operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex analyses to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and analyze electrical systems for decarbonization pathways.
• Develop transmission planning and IRP/ISP studies and provide analyses for production-cost teams.
• Conduct due diligence on projects involving electrical infrastructure and energy storage.
• Present analytical results to clients and leadership with clear recommendations.
• Collaborate with scientists, policy experts, and BD teams on deliverables.
• Contribute to technical reports and public-facing materials on electrification and grid decarbonization.
• Maintain models and integrate with other teams for climate tech initiatives.

Skills

Power systems modeling

ISOs/RTOs knowledge

Client communications

Team collaboration

Publications/reports

Regulatory awareness

GHG policy familiarity

FERC knowledge

Natural gas markets

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

PSS/E

PowerWorld

PSCAD

PyPSA

PROMOD

Plexos

AURORA

Job description

Carbon Direct is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Power, Data and Innovation team. You will model and analyze electrical systems for corporate decarbonization, engaging with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights on electrification and grid integration.

The role requires expertise in transmission and production-cost models, familiarity with energy markets, and strong communication skills to present complex analytics to leadership and external