Sparkfund

Sparkfund

Senior Power Systems Engineer

United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$119k-$142kDetected 7 days ago
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About the role

  • About Sparkfund Sparkfund is the utility services company unlocking capacity on the grid.
  • With more than 3,200 projects deployed across 43 states and more than 300MW of energized assets constructed, Sparkfund is transforming customer-sited assets into a valuable portfolio resource for the benefit of our society.
  • To learn more about Sparkfund, visit sparkfund.com.

Responsibilities

  • As a Senior Power Systems Engineer, you'll serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting utility partners across multiple markets.
  • Partner directly with electric utility engineering, planning, and operations teams to identify and evaluate grid needs.
  • Develop communications, controls, and operational technology (OT) integration strategies that enable grid-connected assets to participate in utility and market programs.
  • Support distribution planning, interconnection studies, and DER integration efforts.
  • Collaborate with Commercialization, Program Management, and Project Delivery teams to bring innovative utility solutions from concept through implementation.
  • By adding targeted capacity exactly where and when the grid needs it most, DCP helps meet demand, support reliability, and put downward pressure on rates.
  • Sparkfund supports program design, grid value assessment, asset host engagement, and value chain management to ensure on-time, on-budget deployment with maximum system value and lowest cost.
  • You'll work alongside utility engineers, planners, operations teams, regulators, and internal cross-functional teams to design and implement distributed energy solutions that make a measurable impact.
  • Join Sparkfund and help utilities solve today's challenges while building tomorrow's energy infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of direct experience working within the electric utility industry in areas such as:
  • Experience partnering with utility engineering, operations, planning, or grid management organizations.
  • Strong understanding of electric distribution systems, utility planning processes, and grid operations.
  • Experience evaluating technical requirements, engineering tradeoffs, and system integration challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Utility experience is required for this role.
  • Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of utility operations, distribution systems, and grid planning gained through direct experience working for or with electric utilities.

Nice to have

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience with Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), ADMS, SCADA, DMS, or OMS platforms.
  • Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS), distributed generation, EV charging infrastructure, or microgrids.
  • Knowledge of utility communications protocols and controls architecture.
  • Experience supporting utility regulatory initiatives or wholesale energy markets.
  • Occasional travel is required to support utility partner meetings, industry events, and team gatherings.
  • 401(k) with company match

Compensation

  • The anticipated base salary range for this position is $119,000-$142,000, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other business considerations.

Benefits

  • Support the design and implementation of distributed energy resource (DER) programs, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), EV charging infrastructure, and flexible load solutions.
  • Sparkfund offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Paid parental leave
  • Monthly phone and internet stipend

Company info

  • Through its Distributed Capacity Procurement (DCP) model, Sparkfund enables utilities, energy majors, and large-load customers to deploy front-of-the-meter batteries and gensets as distribution infrastructure.
  • We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.
  • At Sparkfund, we partner directly with electric utilities to help solve these challenges by developing innovative programs that increase grid flexibility, improve reliability, and defer costly infrastructure investments.
  • We're looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer with direct utility industry experience to help lead this transformation.
  • This role is ideal for someone who understands how utilities plan, operate, and modernize the distribution grid and wants to apply that expertise to solving some of the industry's most complex challenges.

Equal opportunity

  • Sparkfund is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
  • Sparkfund also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices, in all phases of the hiring process and throughout employment.
  • If you need an accommodation, please let us know.
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