GridCARE
Power System Engineer - Interconnection Studies
Redwood City · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 425 days ago
PythonGitSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingRenewable Energy
About the role
- GridCARE enables beneficial load growth and renewable energy by leveraging AI and automation to unlock grid capacity and modernize the interconnection process.
- You will work with utilities, developers, and regulators to accelerate interconnection timelines.
- This is a unique opportunity to combine deep power systems expertise and stakeholder engagement, with cutting-edge AI solutions to modernize how studies are performed.
Responsibilities
- Perform load and generation interconnection studies, including steady-state, short-circuit, or dynamic analysis with widely accepted commercial tools.
- Develop power flow and stability models to evaluate system impact for new interconnections, including data centers and renewable generation (inverter-based resources).
- Collaborate directly with utilities, developers, and regulators to understand their needs and facilitate smooth interconnection processes and compliance with standards.
- Partner with AI and automation teams to streamline study processes and improve accuracy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus) or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in power system studies, interconnection planning, or related areas.
- Proficiency with commercial power system tools (e.g., PSSE, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, PowerGEM TARA, ASPEN).
- Strong understanding of FERC, NERC, and ISO/RTO interconnection processes.
- Experience working with or for a utility transmission planning or interconnection team.
- Knowledge of steady-state and dynamic load modeling requirements.
- Experience deploying power system applications in the cloud.
- Familiarity with version control (git) and basic software engineering practices.
- Ability to write well-documented, tested, and maintainable code.
- Required
- Strong coding skills in Python or equivalent, including use of power system tool APIs (psspy, simauto, pypowergem).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced startup environment, with a focus on client interaction.
- Preferred
- Experience in applying machine-learning and AI applications to power system studies.
- Able to leverage AI code development tools such as Cursor, Copilot and Claude Code to accelerate development.
Compensation
- Competitive salary and equity.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- As a fast-growing startup, we are looking for power systems experts to help us develop cutting-edge solutions that have a real-world impact.
Company info
- GridCARE solves the most critical bottleneck in AI's growth trajectory: immediate access to power.
- We are looking for a Power Systems Engineer with hands-on interconnection study experience and a passion for improving the grid integration process through AI and automation.
- In this role, you'll conduct in-depth technical analyses, support developing study automation tools, analyze results and prepare study reports to review with customers.
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