Senior Power System Engineer - AI Grid Studies

GridUnity, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Remote-first culture

Professional development

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Flexible PTO

Job summary

GridUnity, Inc. is hiring a Senior Power System Engineer to advance AI-assisted study capabilities for generation and large-load interconnection. You’ll translate procedures into repeatable software workflows, validate outputs against reference cases, and collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Initial focus includes power flow, contingency analysis, and model prep. You will apply your power systems expertise to automate planning tasks, leveraging tools like PSS/E/PSLF and Python scripting,

Qualifications

• A PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems or a related technical field.
• Foundational knowledge of power system modeling, power flow, and dynamics.
• Familiarity with interconnection stakeholders (ISOs/RTOs, utilities) and planning criteria.
• Experience with Python for engineering analysis or automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test automated workflows for generation and large-load interconnection studies.
• Prepare models, setup contingencies, run simulations, and verify results.
• Validate outputs against engineering expectations and QA/QC checks.
• Collaborate with software, AI, and product teams to document methods and results.

Skills

Power system modeling

Power flow

Dynamics

Python scripting

AI for power systems

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

TARA

PSCAD

Job description

WHO WE ARE

GridUnity is the industry leader in interconnection life cycle management, delivering cutting‑edge software solutions that eliminate bottlenecks in the interconnection process and accelerate the transition to a more affordable, sustainable, and resilient energy future.

Our Mission

We unite all grid interconnection stakeholders on a single platform that converts centralized data into actionable intelligence and accelerates the transition to a reliable, sustainable, and cost‑efficient electric grid.

Our Vision

GridUnity is a trusted partner to leading utilities, grid operators, and policymakers. Our technology solutions tackle the interconnection queue backlog by significantly reducing processing times. Whether cutting transmission interconnection timelines from years to months or enabling distribution applications to be processed within a day, we help accelerate energy projects at every scale.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Power System Engineer to help build and validate our AI‑assisted study capabilities for generation and large load interconnection. This role is ideal for someone with a foundation in power system modeling and grid studies, practical scripting experience, and an interest in applying generative AI or automation to engineering workflows. You will work at the intersection of grid planning, interconnection analysis, simulation automation, and AI‑enabled engineering productivity. You will help translate study procedures into repeatable, software‑assisted workflows and check automated outputs against reference cases and engineering expectations.

The initial focus is power flow, contingency analysis, and model preparation. Depending on your background and project needs, the work may also include short‑circuit, dynamic stability, or electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies.

Key Responsibilities

Study Workflow Automation

• Support the development and testing of automated workflows for generation and large load interconnection studies.
• Help translate study procedures into structured, repeatable, and auditable automation logic under engineering supervision.
• Develop Python scripts for model preparation, simulation runs, data checks, and results analysis.

Model Preparation and Simulation

• Prepare and check model files, study assumptions, and input data using approved public, synthetic, or authorized grid data.
• Support common study tasks, including contingency setup, power flow analysis, results extraction, and report generation.
• Work with power system simulation tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, or similar platforms, as relevant to assigned projects.

Validation and Quality Assurance

• Compare automated study outputs with engineering expectations, applicable planning criteria, reference cases, and manual study results.
• Help develop test cases and QA/QC checks, reproduce issues, and verify fixes with supervising engineers.

Collaboration and Documentation

• Collaborate with software and AI engineers on document interpretation, model review, study setup assistance, result summarization, and report drafting.
• Document model versions, assumptions, methods, result differences, and limitations. Communicate findings to engineering and product teams.

Required Qualifications

Education

• A PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems or a related technical field.

Technical Knowledge

• Foundational knowledge of power system modeling, power flow, and dynamics.
• Familiarity with interconnection stakeholders, including ISOs/RTOs, transmission owners, and developers, and their roles.
• Familiarity with the interconnection process, from application through agreement and construction.
• Familiarity with NERC TPL standards, regional reliability standards, and utility or ISO/RTO planning criteria.

Tool Skills

• Familiarity with PSS/E, PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, or similar tools and their scripting interfaces.
• Experience using Python for engineering analysis or workflow automation.
• Experience using AI to automate power system study tasks.

Soft Skills

• Strong ownership and accountability for technical correctness.
• Strong attention to detail and a careful approach to checking outputs, investigating unexpected results, and recognizing limitations.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with power systems, software, AI, and product teams.

Experience

• Over three years of experience in interconnection or transmission planning studies for a U.S. region.
• Experience on a transmission planning study team at a utility, ISO/RTO, developer, or consulting firm.
• Project experience in NERC TPL contingency studies, steady‑state thermal and voltage analysis, short‑circuit analysis, dynamic stability, or EMT simulation.
• Experience proposing and testing network upgrade solutions and estimating costs.
• Experience modeling and debugging inverter‑based resources or working on large load data center studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at a software company or collaborating with software development teams.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers.
• Hands‑on experience with short‑circuit, dynamic stability, and EMT studies.
• Deep understanding of the end‑to‑end interconnection study process in a U.S. region.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first several months, work with other power system engineers to translate real‑world interconnection study experience into a validated study workflow automation capability. Work with the product team to shape the product roadmap.

OUR CULTURE

We are a lean, fast‑moving team that values bold thinking, reliability, and continuous learning. We operate with radical transparency, embrace scrappiness, and build solutions that anticipate customer needs. We also believe work should be fun and fulfilling — what we call "funfillment." The right candidate is energized by working in a scaling, mission‑driven company where they can shape processes, wear multiple hats, and grow alongside the business.

BENEFITS/PERKS

• Competitive compensation packages that recognize your expertise and contributions
• Remote‑first culture that provides flexibility and balance
• Professional development opportunities , including training, mentorship, and career pathing
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• Short‑and long‑term disability and basic life insurance at no cost to you
• 401(k) plan with a 4% match to help secure your future
• Flexible PTO and a supportive work culture that values balance
• Mission‑driven work with the opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

This position may involve access to data and systems subject to U.S. critical infrastructure protection regulations. Accordingly, this role is restricted to individuals who qualify as "U.S. persons," defined by federal law as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), asylees, or refugees.

OUR COMMITMENT TO APPLICANTS

GridUnity is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, arrest and conviction record, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and able to bring their authentic self to work. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email . For your security, all official communication from GridUnity will only come from email addresses ending in @ gridunity.com .