Senior Engineer, Power Systems

Sparkfund

. Serve as the primary day-to-day engineering contact for utility distribution planning, protection, and interconnection teams .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in power systems engineering, particularly in electric utility distribution planning and interconnection, with a strong focus on IEEE 1547-2018 compliance and technical communication. Proficient in utilizing power systems modeling tools and integrating distributed energy technologies with utility operational systems.

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Power Systems EngineeringIEEE 1547-2018 CompliancePower-Flow AnalysisDistributed Energy Resource IntegrationTechnical Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Electric Utility Distribution PlanningProtection EngineeringDER InterconnectionPower Systems ModelingShort-Circuit AnalysisHosting-Capacity AnalysisGrounding CalculationsSingle-Line DiagramsTechnical Standards DevelopmentCost-Benefit Analysis

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationProject ManagementCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

CYMESynergi ElectricOpenDSSASPENSCADADERMSADMSDNP3SunSpec ModbusIEEE 2030.5

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseFE/EIT Certification

Industry Keywords

Electric UtilitiesNESC (IEEE C2)Battery Energy StorageRenewable EnergyNERC CIP ComplianceFERC Order 2222Utility Grid ModernizationMulti-Site DeploymentTechnical Due DiligenceProgram-Based Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary day-to-day engineering contact for utility distribution planning, protection, and interconnection teams
Lead technical discussions with utility partners and advance interconnection reviews toward approval
Prepare and present recommendations on IEEE 1547-2018 compliance, protection coordination, effective grounding, and utility-specific requirements
Develop and review single-line diagrams, site plans, preliminary protection settings, grounding calculations, commissioning plans, and conformity assessments
Evaluate utility interconnection processes and identify opportunities to streamline engineering reviews and approvals
Conduct power-flow, short-circuit, and hosting-capacity analyses
Evaluate feeders and substations for available capacity, site suitability, and infrastructure upgrade requirements
Support grid needs assessments, distribution planning studies, and locational value evaluations
Evaluate utility operational technology capabilities including DERMS, ADMS, SCADA, and distribution management systems
Develop controls, communications architectures, and integration requirements for DER dispatch, monitoring, telemetry, and interoperability
Recommend network and communications architectures using DNP3, SunSpec Modbus, and IEEE 2030.5
Support operational technology integration roadmaps, vendor evaluations, phased implementation, and cybersecurity considerations
Collaborate with technology providers and equipment manufacturers on battery storage and distributed generation solutions
Partner with Commercialization, Program Management, and Project Delivery on technical feasibility and program execution
Assess front-of-the-meter, behind-the-meter, and across-the-meter distributed energy opportunities
Contribute engineering expertise to cost-benefit analyses and technical assessments of emerging grid technologies
Maintain knowledge of wholesale electricity market requirements for energy storage registration, telemetry, dispatch, and settlement
Translate technical findings into recommendations for program development, utility engagement, and project delivery
Develop engineering standards, reference designs, technical templates, design review processes, and repeatable approaches across utility markets
Provide technical guidance and review for newer engineers and external engineering partners
Report to the Director, Power Systems Engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
8+ years of professional experience in power systems engineering, electric utility distribution planning, protection engineering, or DER interconnection
Direct experience working with electric utilities on distribution planning and interconnection, including taking projects through utility technical review and approval processes
Strong working knowledge of IEEE 1547-2018, protection coordination, effective grounding, NESC (IEEE C2), and utility standards for medium- and low-voltage distribution equipment
Hands-on proficiency with power systems modeling and analysis tools such as CYME, Synergi Electric, OpenDSS, or ASPEN
Experience conducting power-flow, short-circuit, and hosting-capacity analyses
Experience with distributed energy technologies, including battery energy storage, solar, or distributed generation
Experience integrating distributed energy technologies with utility operational systems such as SCADA, DERMS, or ADMS
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex engineering workstreams and navigate utility-specific technical requirements
Strong technical communication skills for explaining complex engineering concepts, risks, and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to travel approximately 15% for utility partner meetings, project sites, company gatherings, and industry events
Direct power systems engineering and electric utility distribution or interconnection experience is required; general electrical design, renewable energy project development, or project management alone does not substitute
Professional Engineer (PE) license or FE/EIT certification with plans to pursue licensure (nice to have)
Previous electric utility experience, particularly in distribution planning, protection, or interconnection engineering (nice to have)
Battery energy storage system design, technical evaluation, and grid integration experience (nice to have)
Familiarity with NERC CIP compliance frameworks (nice to have)
Battery energy storage project finance technical due diligence, independent engineer reports, or bankability assessments (nice to have)
Familiarity with FERC Order 2222 and distributed energy resource aggregation participation models (nice to have)
Multi-site deployment, program-based engineering, or utility grid modernization experience (nice to have)
Experience developing engineering standards, improving technical processes, or supporting organizational change (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) plan with a 2% employer match
Flexible vacation policy
Paid federal holidays
Flexible Fridays (half-day Fridays every week)
12 weeks of gender-neutral paid caregiver leave
One-time work-from-home stipend for eligible remote roles
Monthly phone and internet allowance
Discretionary bonus or incentive compensation may be available; not guaranteed