Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering

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SparkfundEnergy Utilities

Remote-first position and may be based anywhere within the United StatesFull-TimeSenior

Salary119,000 - 142,000 USD per year

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Job Details

Experience: 5+ years

Requirements

5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems engineering, utility engineering, distribution planning, or distributed energy systems
Experience working with electric utilities, energy developers, engineering consulting firms, grid operators, or related organizations
Familiarity with distributed energy technologies such as battery storage, solar, EV charging, microgrids, or grid modernization technologies
Experience evaluating technical requirements, engineering tradeoffs, and system integration challenges
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Passion for innovation, problem-solving, and improving how the grid operates
Preferred experience: Distribution planning or interconnection engineering
Preferred experience: Operational technology systems (DERMS, ADMS, SCADA, DMS/OMS)
Preferred experience: Energy storage systems and grid integration
Preferred experience: Wholesale energy markets and DER participation models
Preferred experience: Utility communications protocols and controls architecture

Responsibilities

Evaluate utility distribution systems and grid planning processes to identify opportunities for distributed energy deployment
Work directly with utility engineering, planning, and operations teams to assess grid needs and integration requirements
Support the technical design and deployment of distributed energy resources, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), EV charging infrastructure, and other emerging technologies
Develop communications, controls, and operational technology (OT) integration strategies that enable grid-connected assets to participate in utility and market programs
Analyze utility systems, grid constraints, hosting capacity, and operational requirements
Support interconnection planning and distributed energy integration efforts
Translate complex technical requirements into actionable recommendations for internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with Commercialization, Program Management, and Project Delivery teams to bring innovative energy solutions from concept to deployment

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