Sobre esta vaga de Electrical Engineer na Carbon Direct
Carbon Direct · Remoto · United States - Remote
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.
Diverse backgrounds bring diverse perspectives
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 experienced Electrical Engineer to join our growing Power, Data and Innovation team. This role will be responsible for key modeling responsibilities at the intersection of power systems engineering, power market economics, and applied predictive analytics to support Carbon Direct's mission of accelerating decarbonized power advisory business. You will work with the team of mechanical/chemical engineers, economists, energy modelers, technology experts, and applied researchers: contributing to client engagements, analyses, and the enhancement of our power systems modeling offerings. This role requires strong skills in translating and presenting complicated technical analyses to our external clients and internal leadership team.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering with experience in managing/leading internal/external clients in the electric power industry, preferably consulting, advisory, corporate and/or data centers
- Proficiency in transmission models (N-1 reliability, SCUC, SCED), AC/DC power flow models and their applications in market operations, congestion management and capacity planning, including steady-state and dynamic modeling of the transmission networks using industry standard tools such as PSS/E, PowerWorld or PSCAD
- Familiarity in working with production-cost models such as PyPSA, PROMOD, Plexos, AURORA for simulating generation dispatch, market clearing and system operations.
- Significant modeling expertise on wholesale electricity markets and/or grid operations in the North America and the EU markets and deep familiarity with energy market rules and structures (ISOs/RTOs), capacity markets, resource adequacy frameworks, and reliability standards
- Multi-year experience working across multidisciplinary teams, strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex analytics to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred:
- Proficiency in statistical modeling, forecasting, and data analysis (Python, R, MATLAB, or equivalent)
- Experience modeling energy storage systems (both SDES/LDES), geothermal, DERs/microgrid technologies, EV, building electrification, or industrial decarbonization
- Familiarity with GHG accounting, energy policy, or carbon market frameworks.
- Familiarity with FERC regulatory proceedings and filings and power market design
- Knowledge of natural gas/power market dynamics
- Professional licensure (PE) or advanced credentials in relevant electrical engineering domains.
- Published technical or peer-reviewed reports or public-facing technical work in technology investment (both grid and BTM grid technologies), grid modeling, electrification, grid modernization, or related areas.
Responsibilities
- Design, evaluate, and analyze electrical systems relevant to corporate decarbonization pathways, including electrification, grid integration, power electronics, and low-carbon energy technologies
- Develop and maintain transmission planning, system reliability, and integrated system planning (IRPs/ISPs), renewable integration studies that are customized based on client requests, and provide complementary analyses for the production cost modeling teams
- Conduct rigorous technical due diligence on projects, technologies, and proposals involving electrical infrastructure, energy storage, or industrial electrification
- Present, report, and translate complicated engineering analyses and models into clear, actionable recommendations for external clients, internal teams, Carbon Direct leadership team, and executive stakeholders.
- Collaborate cross-functionally 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.
- Cross-collaborate with both power and non-power teams, maintain the models and integration with other teams, and provide support for developing power system models for climate technology, grid modernization, and industrial decarbonization teams.
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.
Our U.S. benefits* include:
- Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage. See a preview of our coverage here.
- Time off as needed: Flexible vacation policy and ten company-wide holidays, plus annual winter break between Christmas and New Year's
- 16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave with no tenure requirement
- Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats
- Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup and monthly work-from-home 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.
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