Senior Grid Analyst: Power Flow & Integrated Planning

National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

National Renewable Energy Laboratory seeks a Senior Grid Analyst—Power Flow and Integrated Planning to advance bulk transmission modeling, dynamic analysis, and integrated planning across multi‑model workflows. You will mentor teams, develop tools, and collaborate with utilities and partners to drive reliability and affordability of the grid.

The role emphasizes research, software development, and leadership, with opportunities to publish and present at conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD with 4+ years experience in power systems or a related field.
• Master’s with 7+ years experience acceptable.
• Bachelor’s with 9+ years experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Build, troubleshoot, and validate bulk/transmission models.
• Run AC power flow, dynamics, and contingency simulations.
• Lead engagement with utilities and coordinate technical WORKING groups.
• Develop/adapt analytical tools for technology evaluation and integration.
• Support community open-source software tools development.
• Create and deliver training curriculum for grid engineers.

Skills

Power flow analysis

Dynamic modeling

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Technical training

Education

PhD in relevant field

Master’s degree, 7+ years

Bachelor’s degree, 9+ years

Tools

PowerWorld

PSS/E

DIgSILENT

Job description

National Renewable Energy Laboratory seeks a Senior Grid Analyst—Power Flow and Integrated Planning to advance bulk transmission modeling, dynamic analysis, and integrated planning across multi‑model workflows. You will mentor teams, develop tools, and collaborate with utilities and partners to drive reliability and affordability of the grid.

The role emphasizes research, software development, and leadership, with opportunities to publish and present at conferences.