United States - Remote Hybrid $133,000-$195,000 a year

Carbon Direct is hiring a Power Systems Engineer

About the Role

What You'll Do

Design and deploy machine learning models to forecast electricity demand, generation output, and market prices, with a focus on renewable sources like wind and solar. Build and maintain systems that deliver accurate, real-time predictions to inform decision-making.

Evaluate electrical infrastructure and grid configurations as they relate to decarbonization, including the integration of clean energy technologies, power electronics, and large-scale electrification efforts. Assess how emerging systems perform under real-world conditions.

Support long-term planning for transmission networks and resource allocation, conducting studies on renewable integration and running production cost simulations. Deliver data-driven insights that shape strategic recommendations.

Lead technical assessments of energy projects, focusing on grid reliability, storage solutions, and industrial electrification. Translate complex findings into clear, strategic guidance for clients and internal teams.

Collaborate with scientists, policy analysts, and business teams to develop client-ready deliverables and contribute to thought leadership in the climate space. Help shape technical publications and reports on grid modernization and low-carbon energy systems.

Requirements

  • Master’s or doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another quantitative discipline
  • Strong background in power systems, including experience with wholesale electricity markets and grid operations
  • Proficient in AC/DC power flow modeling and production-cost simulation tools such as PROMOD, Plexos, or AURORA
  • Skilled in statistical analysis, forecasting, and data processing using Python, R, or MATLAB
  • Deep understanding of energy market structures, including ISOs/RTOs, capacity mechanisms, and reliability standards
  • Proven experience deploying machine learning models in operational environments
  • Ability to work across disciplines and communicate technical results clearly to non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience modeling energy storage, EV charging networks, building electrification, or industrial decarbonization pathways
  • Familiarity with greenhouse gas accounting, energy policy, or carbon market frameworks
  • Prior consulting experience or work in climate-focused organizations serving corporate clients
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or advanced credentials in electrical engineering
  • Publications or public technical work related to grid decarbonization or electrification
  • Knowledge of FERC regulatory processes, power market design, or natural gas-electricity market interactions

Technical Stack

Python, R, MATLAB, PROMOD, Plexos, AURORA

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available nationwide
  • Flexible vacation policy and ten company-wide holidays, plus an annual winter break between Christmas and New Year's
  • 16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave, accessible from day one
  • Remote-friendly environment with annual in-person gatherings
  • Reimbursement for home office setup and a monthly stipend to support remote work
Required Skills
PythonRMATLABPROMODPlexosAURORAAC/DC power flow modelingproduction-cost modelingstatistical modelingforecastingenergy market structuresISO/RTO marketscapacity marketsresource adequacyreliability standards PythonRMATLABPROMODPlexosAURORAAC/DC power flow modelingproduction-cost modelingstatistical modelingforecastingenergy market structuresISO/RTO marketscapacity marketsresource adequacyreliability standards
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Carbon Direct

Carbon Direct offers science-backed carbon management services, including carbon measurement, emissions reduction, and high-quality carbon removal solutions.

We are a purpose-driven carbon management firm dedicated to making carbon science actionable with our end-to-end platform. Founded in 2019, our mission is to enable meaningful, equitable, and science-based climate action.

With a world-class team of experts in science, software, and business, we help organizations around the world reach their climate goals. Our work spans carbon accounting, decarbonization strategy, and carbon removal project development.

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