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In this role, you will lead in-depth technical analyses, build out our dynamics and short-circuit duty study capability, analyze results, and present study findings directly to utilities and customers. You will serve as a technical subject-matter expert for the engineering team, and help lead the plan that connects planning-side capacity assessment to how utilities implement it in operations. You will work with utilities, developers, and regulators to accelerate interconnection timelines. 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Master's or PhD preferred.\n\n10+ years of experience in power system studies, transmission planning, or interconnection, at a utility or a consulting firm.\n\nDemonstrated hands-on experience running interconnection studies specifically - a minimum of two years.\n\nProficiency with commercial power system tools (e.g., PSSE, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, PowerGEM TARA, ASPEN).\n\nStrong understanding of FERC, NERC, and ISO/RTO interconnection processes.\n\nExperience working with or for a utility transmission planning or interconnection team.\n\nKnowledge of steady-state and dynamic load modeling requirements.\n\nA creative, forward-looking approach to problem solving - someone who finds paths forward rather than stopping at the bottlenecks in current planning practice - with a bias toward action.\n\nExcellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced startup environment, with a focus on client interaction.\n\nPreferred\nInterconnection process experience across multiple regions, particularly ERCOT/Texas, the Midwest, or the Southeast.\n\nProficiency in Python or equivalent, including use of power system tool APIs (psspy, simauto, pypowergem).\n\nExperience in applying machine-learning and AI applications to power system studies.\n\nAble to leverage AI code development tools such as Cursor, Copilot and Claude Code to accelerate development.\n\nExperience deploying power system applications in the cloud.\n\nFamiliarity with version control (git) and basic software engineering practices.\n\nAbility to write well-documented, tested, and maintainable code.\n\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive salary and equity.\n\nComprehensive benefits package.\n\nHybrid work environment with catered lunches and snacks.\n\nThe chance to work at the intersection of AI, automation, and power systems alongside experienced engineers and leading researchers.\n\nA mission-driven team focused on shaping the future of the energy transition.\n\nLocation\nRedwood City preferred, open to remote\n\nSalary Range\n$250,000-$350,000 Total\nJoin us in tackling one of the most important infrastructure challenges of our time - 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