Power System Engineer - AI & Interconnection Studies

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Redwood City, CA
In-Office
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Software • Automation
The Role
The Power System Engineer conducts load and generation interconnection studies, optimizes processes through automation, and collaborates with utilities and developers to improve timelines in power system modeling and AI applications.
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About Us

GridCARE solves the most critical bottleneck in AI's growth trajectory: immediate access to power. GridCARE enables beneficial load growth and renewable energy by leveraging AI and automation to unlock grid capacity and modernize the interconnection process. As a fast-growing startup, we are looking for product management expertise to help us develop cutting-edge solutions that have a real-world impact.

Job Description

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, develop automation tools to perform studies seamlessly, and collaborate with utilities, developers, and regulators to accelerate interconnection timelines. This is a unique opportunity to combine deep power systems expertise with cutting-edge AI solutions to modernize how studies are performed.

Responsibilities
  • Perform load and generation interconnection studies, including steady-state, short-circuit, and dynamic analysis with widely accepted commercial.

  • Develop power flow and stability models to evaluate system impact for new interconnections, including data centers and renewable generation (inverter-based resources).

  • Build robust, reusable code to automate study workflows, ensuring reproducibility and scalability.

  • Partner with AI and automation teams to streamline study processes and improve accuracy.

  • Evaluate interconnection options, system upgrades, and Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs).

  • Work closely with utilities, developers, and regulators to ensure compliance with standards.

  • Stay engaged with the latest interconnection news, standards, and emerging AI-driven solutions in power systems, including the DOE i2X forum and ESIG modeling task force.

Qualifications

Required

  • 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 coding skills in Python or equivalent, including use of power system tool APIs (psspy, simauto, pypowergem).

  • Ability to write well-documented, tested, and maintainable code.

  • Strong understanding of FERC, NERC, and ISO/RTO interconnection processes.

  • Knowledge of steady-state and dynamic load modeling requirements.

  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced startup environment.

Preferred

  • Experience working in a utility transmission planning or interconnection team.

  • 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.

  • Experience deploying power system applications in the cloud.

  • Familiarity with version control (git) and basic software engineering practices.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and equity.

  • Comprehensive benefits package.

  • Hybrid work environment with catered lunches and snacks.

  • The chance to work at the intersection of AI, automation, and power systems alongside experienced engineers and leading researchers.

  • A mission-driven team focused on shaping the future of the energy transition.

Join us in shaping the future of AI for the energy transition!

How to Apply:
Send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this role to [email protected]

Top Skills

Aspen
Powergem Tara
Powerworld
Pscad
Pslf
Psse
Python
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The Company
HQ: Redwood City, California
22 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GridCARE is the essential one-stop power solution for AI data centers, delivering energy security and resilience at unprecedented speed. The company's AI-powered proprietary platform identifies and unlocks previously untapped grid capacity to accelerate AI infrastructure deployment. By creating the critical bridge between power availability and AI expansion, GridCARE is enabling the next generation of AI innovation.

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