Power Systems Engineer United States - Remote 33

Carbon Direct is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to join their Data and Innovation team. This remote role involves developing ML/AI models for energy forecasting, analyzing electrical systems for decarbonization, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with expertise in the electric power industry and proficiency in power flow models.
Join us on the journey to get to net zero

At Carbon Direct, we dedicate our scientific, software, and business expertise to empower organizations around the world to take climate action.

Our Mission

Enable organizations to reduce, remove, and utilize their emissions with carbon science

We are a purpose-driven carbon management firm dedicated to helping organizations around the world reach their climate goals.
We make carbon science accessible and actionable with our end-to-end platform.

Global citizens with global impact

Whether a scientist, developer, or carbon markets expert, we are united by our mission to take climate action now.
We are experts in our fields and we act with confidence.
Located across 4 countries and in states all across the U.S., we offer both remote-friendly work options and dynamic, in-person experiences with offices located in Seattle, WA, Oakland, CA, and NYC.

We recognize that teams with diverse backgrounds and different experiences are powerful.
Bringing together a variety of perspectives only enhances how we can effectively address the climate crisis.
Together, we are creating an environment where everyone is celebrated and anyone can succeed.

The Role
Overview
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing Data and Innovation team.
This role sits at the intersection of power systems engineering, energy economics, and applied machine learning to support Carbon Directs mission of accelerating science-based carbon management.
You will work with the team of engineers, climate technology experts, and applied researchers:
contributing to client engagements, internal analyses, and the development of best practices across our decarbonization work.

Responsibilities

Develop and operationalize ML/AI models to support real-time and forward-looking models, including load, generation, price forecasting and renewable (wind/solar) generation forecasting

Design, evaluate, and analyze electrical systems relevant to decarbonization pathways, including electrification, grid integration, power electronics, and lowcarbon energy technologies.

Contribute to longrange transmission and integrated resource planning, including renewable integration assessments and production cost modeling

Conduct rigorous technical due diligence on projects, technologies, and proposals involving electrical infrastructure, energy storage, or industrial electrification.

Translate complex engineering analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for clients, internal teams, and executive stakeholders.

Collaborate crossfunctionally with scientists, policy experts, and business development teams to support client deliverables and thought leadership.

Contribute to publications, technical reports, and external communications related to electrification and grid decarbonization.

Stay current on developments in power systems modeling, climate technology, grid modernization, and industrial decarbonization.

Qualifications
Required:


Masters or Ph.D.
degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related quantitative field

Expertise in the electric power industry, with exposure to wholesale electricity markets and/or grid operations

Proficiency in AC/DC power flow models, experienced in working with productioncost models such as PROMOD, Plexos, AURORA

Proficiency in statistical modeling, forecasting, and data analysis (Python, R, MATLAB, or equivalent)

Deep familiarity with energy market structures (ISOs/RTOs), capacity markets, resource adequacy frameworks, and reliability standards

Experience deploying machine learning models in production environments

Experience working across multidisciplinary teams, strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex analytics to nontechnical stakeholders

Preferred:


Experience modeling energy storage systems, EV infrastructure, building electrification, or industrial decarbonization.

Familiarity with GHG accounting, energy policy, or carbon market frameworks.

Prior experience in consulting, policy, or a climatefocused organization working with corporate clients.

Professional licensure (PE) or advanced credentials in relevant electrical engineering domains.

Published or publicfacing technical work in electrification, grid modernization, or related areas.

Knowledge and experience with ISO/RTO operations

Familiarity with FERC regulatory proceedings and filings and power market design

Knowledge of natural gas/power market dynamics

Salary Range
$133,000-$195,000 a year

Benefits
While we love our work, our lives aren't defined by it.
At Carbon Direct, we offer a robust benefits package that considers the whole person, their partners, and their families and we're always looking to improve.

Time off as needed:
Flexible vacation policy and ten companywide holidays, plus annual winter break between Christmas and New Years

16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave with no tenure requirement

Remotefriendly work culture with annual companywide retreats

Reimbursement for your workfromhome setup and monthly workfromhome stipend


• Please note that the benefits described apply to U.S.-based employees only.
For our international employees, our benefits package varies by each country and its statutory requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Carbon Direct is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.
We adhere rigorously to our equal employment opportunity policies in connection with all employment decisions, including hiring, compensation and promotion.