Senior Power Systems Engineer

Help shape the future of the electric grid. The electric grid is evolving faster than it has in decades. Utilities are navigating unprecedented growth driven by electrification, data centers, distributed energy resources (DERs), and battery energy storage systems (BESS). At Sparkfund, we partner directly with electric utilities to help solve these challenges by developing innovative programs that increase grid flexibility, improve reliability, and defer costly infrastructure investments.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer with direct utility industry experience to help lead this transformation. This role is ideal for someone who understands how utilities plan, operate, and modernize the distribution grid and wants to apply that expertise to solving some of the industry's most complex challenges. You'll work alongside utility engineers, planners, operations teams, regulators, and internal cross-functional teams to design and implement distributed energy solutions that make a measurable impact.

What makes this role unique:

• Work directly with multiple electric utilities across different regions and regulatory environments.
• Influence how distributed energy resources are integrated into the modern electric grid.
• Help utilities solve real-world engineering challenges related to grid reliability, capacity, and resilience.
• Blend technical engineering expertise with strategic problem-solving and customer engagement.
• Contribute to one of the fastest-growing areas within the utility industry.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Power Systems Engineer, you'll serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting utility partners across multiple markets. You'll:

• Partner directly with electric utility engineering, planning, and operations teams to identify and evaluate grid needs.
• Analyze utility distribution systems, hosting capacity, load growth, and operational constraints.
• Support the design and implementation of distributed energy resource (DER) programs, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), EV charging infrastructure, and flexible load solutions.
• Develop communications, controls, and operational technology (OT) integration strategies that enable grid-connected assets to participate in utility and market programs.
• Support distribution planning, interconnection studies, and DER integration efforts.
• Translate complex engineering challenges into practical recommendations for both technical and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Commercialization, Program Management, and Project Delivery teams to bring innovative utility solutions from concept through implementation.

Requirements

Utility experience is required for this role. Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of utility operations, distribution systems, and grid planning gained through direct experience working for or with electric utilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of direct experience working within the electric utility industry in areas such as:
  • Distribution Planning
  • Distribution Engineering
  • Power Systems Engineering
  • Grid Modernization
  • System Planning
  • DER Integration
  • Interconnection Engineering
• Experience partnering with utility engineering, operations, planning, or grid management organizations.
• Strong understanding of electric distribution systems, utility planning processes, and grid operations.
• Experience evaluating technical requirements, engineering tradeoffs, and system integration challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), ADMS, SCADA, DMS, or OMS platforms.
• Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS), distributed generation, EV charging infrastructure, or microgrids.
• Knowledge of utility communications protocols and controls architecture.
• Experience supporting utility regulatory initiatives or wholesale energy markets.

Schedule

This is a full-time, remote-first position and may be based anywhere within the United States. Occasional travel is required to support utility partner meetings, industry events, and team gatherings.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $119,000-$142,000, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other business considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible vacation policy
• Paid parental leave
• Monthly phone and internet stipend
• Remote-first culture with strong work-life balance