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Seeking a Power Systems Engineer to build and run shadow interconnection studies in US ISOs and utilities with expertise in PSS/E and PowerWorld. This remote role specifically prioritizes candidates in South Africa, LATAM, and the Philippines.

Can a South African apply?

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Priority Location : LatAm, South Africa, Philippines (Global search)

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RolePower Systems Engineer

Priority LocationLatAm, South Africa, Philippines (Global search)

Working HoursMonday-Friday, 9:00am- 5:00pm US Pacific Time

Target Start DateSeptember 2026

The final offer is at the client’s discretion and will depend on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.

About the Company

A startup founded by Stanford graduate students to accelerate the interconnection of new generation and large loads to the US grid. We are building a platform that shows developers how different interconnection queue scenarios affect their projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and run shadow interconnection studies in US ISOs and utilities, with an initial focus on PJM and WECC.
  • Replicate utility load flow, contingency, and short circuit studies from posted models and reports.
  • Test how results change under alternative queue assumptions.
  • Perform transmission planning modeling, including power flow modeling, using software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, ASPEN OneLiner, and/or TARA.
  • Evaluate the interconnection impacts of new generation projects on the grid.

Qualifications & Skills

  • 3+ years of experience supporting interconnection studies for utilities, developers, or renewable energy projects
  • Hands-on experience with PSS/E and PowerWorld required
  • Familiarity with TARA and PSLF strongly preferred
  • Experience performing load flow / thermal overload, voltage stability, and short circuit studies
  • Knowledge of PJM and/or NV Energy interconnection standards and study requirements preferred
  • Strong understanding of grid modeling, transmission planning, and utility interconnection workflows
  • Able to serve as the technical domain lead for power systems analysis
  • Comfortable collaborating with software engineers on automation and workflow improvement
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast-moving startup environment

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