Senior Power Systems Modeling Engineer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a senior engineer to maintain and advance power flow models, set modeling standards, and collaborate with teams on interconnection studies. You will validate data quality and help build ETL workflows for planning data integration.

The role supports hosting capacity analyses, grid modernization, and regulatory filings while coordinating with transmission, resource, and gas planning groups. Strong leadership is expected.

Qualifications

• Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum.
• Experience performing distribution system planning and interconnection studies.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience with distribution modeling tools such as CYME, Synergi, OpenDSS.
• PE registration may be required depending on business need.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date power flow models and develop modeling standards.
• Validate data quality and resolve upstream data issues.
• Support hosting capacity analysis and publish capacity maps.
• Assist grid modernization efforts and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate distribution planning with transmission, resource, and gas planning teams.

Skills

Python

Distribution planning

Interconnection studies

Power systems analysis

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Electrical engineering with power systems specialization

EIT/FE certification

PE registration (may be required)

Tools

CYME

Synergi

OpenDSS

Job description

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a senior engineer to maintain and advance power flow models, set modeling standards, and collaborate with teams on interconnection studies. You will validate data quality and help build ETL workflows for planning data integration.

The role supports hosting capacity analyses, grid modernization, and regulatory filings while coordinating with transmission, resource, and gas planning groups. Strong leadership is expected.