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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.\nOur Vision\nEnergizing the planet with a faster, smarter, and more sustainable grid.\nAbout the Role\nWe 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.\nYou 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.\nThe 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nStudy Workflow Automation\nSupport the development and testing of automated workflows for generation and large load interconnection studies.\n\nHelp translate study procedures into structured, repeatable, and auditable automation logic under engineering supervision.\n\nDevelop Python scripts for model preparation, simulation runs, data checks, and results analysis.\n\nModel Preparation and Simulation\nPrepare and check model files, study assumptions, and input data using approved public, synthetic, or authorized grid data.\n\nSupport common study tasks, including contingency setup, power flow analysis, results extraction, and report generation.\n\nWork with power system simulation tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, or similar platforms, as relevant to assigned projects.\n\nValidation and Quality Assurance\nCompare automated study outputs with engineering expectations, applicable planning criteria, reference cases, and manual study results.\n\nHelp develop test cases and QA/QC checks, reproduce issues, and verify fixes with supervising engineers.\n\nCollaboration and Documentation\nCollaborate with software and AI engineers on document interpretation, model review, study setup assistance, result summarization, and report drafting.\n\nDocument model versions, assumptions, methods, result differences, and limitations. Communicate findings to engineering and product teams.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation\nA PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems or a related technical field.\n\nTechnical Knowledge\nFoundational knowledge of power system modeling, power flow, and dynamics.\n\nFamiliarity with interconnection stakeholders, including ISOs/RTOs, transmission owners, and developers, and their roles.\n\nFamiliarity with the interconnection process, from application through agreement and construction.\n\nFamiliarity with NERC TPL standards, regional reliability standards, and utility or ISO/RTO planning criteria.\n\nTool Skills\nFamiliarity with PSS/E, PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, or similar tools and their scripting interfaces.\n\nExperience using Python for engineering analysis or workflow automation.\n\nExperience using AI to automate power system study tasks.\n\nSoft Skills\nStrong ownership and accountability for technical correctness.\n\nStrong attention to detail and a careful approach to checking outputs, investigating unexpected results, and recognizing limitations.\n\nClear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with power systems, software, AI, and product teams.\n\nExperience\nOver three years of experience in interconnection or transmission planning studies for a U.S. region.\n\nExperience on a transmission planning study team at a utility, ISO/RTO, developer, or consulting firm.\n\nProject experience in NERC TPL contingency studies, steady-state thermal and voltage analysis, short-circuit analysis, dynamic stability, or EMT simulation.\n\nExperience proposing and testing network upgrade solutions and estimating costs.\n\nExperience modeling and debugging inverter-based resources or working on large load data center studies.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience working at a software company or collaborating with software development teams.\n\nExperience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers.\n\nHands-on experience with short-circuit, dynamic stability, and EMT studies.\n\nDeep understanding of the end-to-end interconnection study process in a U.S. region.\n\nWhat Success Looks Like\nWithin 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.\nOUR CULTURE\nWe 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.”\nThe 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.\nBENEFITS/PERKS\nCompetitive compensation packages that recognize your expertise and contributions\n\nRemote-first culture that provides flexibility and balance\n\nProfessional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and career pathing\n\nComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one\n\nShort- and long-term disability and basic life insurance at no cost to you\n\n401(k) plan with a 4% match to help secure your future\n\nFlexible PTO and a supportive work culture that values balance\n\nMission-driven work with the opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector\n\nELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT\nThis 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.\nOUR COMMITMENT TO APPLICANTS\nGridUnity is an equal opportunity employer. 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