[Hiring] Electrical Engineer @Carbon Direct

Role Description

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.

• Work with a team of mechanical/chemical engineers, economists, energy modelers, technology experts, and applied researchers.
• Contribute to client engagements, analyses, and the enhancement of our power systems modeling offerings.
• Translate and present complicated technical analyses to external clients and internal leadership team.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 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.
• Familiarity with production-cost models such as PyPSA, PROMOD, Plexos, AURORA.
• Significant modeling expertise on wholesale electricity markets and/or grid operations in North America and the EU markets.
• Multi-year experience working across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex analytics to non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• 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, grid modeling, electrification, grid modernization, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and analyze electrical systems relevant to corporate decarbonization pathways.
• Develop and maintain transmission planning, system reliability, and integrated system planning (IRPs/ISPs).
• 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.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, policy experts, and business development teams.
• Contribute to publications, technical reports, and external communications related to electrification and grid decarbonization.
• Cross-collaborate with both power and non-power teams and maintain the models.

Benefits

• Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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.

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.