Senior Power Systems Engineer

Sparkfund

Remote

Full Time

Posted June 8, 2026

$119k - $142k

Utilities

Remote

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Job Description

Reports To: Director, Power Systems Engineering

Key Responsibilities

The electric grid is evolving faster than it has in decades. Utilities are navigating significant load growth driven by electrification, data centers, distributed energy resources, battery energy storage, and other emerging technologies while continuing to balance reliability, affordability, and infrastructure constraints.
Sparkfund is looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer to help execute the technical engineering strategy behind our Distributed Capacity Procurement programs.
In this role, you'll serve as a technical subject matter expert across distribution system planning, utility operations, DER integration, interconnection, controls, operational technology, and grid modernization. You'll work directly with utility and large electricity-consumer customers to identify grid needs, evaluate distributed capacity opportunities, and help ensure DCP technologies can be integrated safely, effectively, and at scale.
You'll partner closely with Commercialization, Program Management, Project Delivery, and utility technical teams to evaluate use cases, develop integration strategies, and translate complex engineering requirements into practical solutions.
Direct experience working with electric utilities on distribution planning and interconnection is required for this role. You’ll be working closely with utility engineers to deploy distributed energy resources in their service territory.
This is an individual contributor role with significant technical ownership and no direct reports.

Requirements

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from a university with an accredited program.
5+ years of experience in power system engineering, distribution engineering, DER integration, or a closely related field
Experience working directly with electric utilities on interconnection and distribution planning
Experience with distributed energy technologies such as battery energy storage, solar, or rotating machine generation.
Familiarity with engineering simulation tools and power-system modeling software
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with utility technical teams and manage complex engineering workstreams
Experience with utility codes and standards for medium- and low-voltage electric distribution equipment
Experience with utility safety practices and standards, including the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC/IEEE C2)
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts and engineering tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience developing or improving business processes, operating practices, or change-management initiatives
Familiarity with cybersecurity considerations for utility operational technology, including NERC CIP compliance frameworks and BES Cyber System applicability
Background in battery energy storage system design and integration
Experience with BESS project-finance technical due diligence, including technical reports or bankability documentation
Familiarity with DER aggregation participation models related to FERC Order 2222
Experience working in a program-based or multi-site deployment environment

Benefits & Perks

Sparkfund offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both at work and outside of it, including:
Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) with 2% employer match
Flexible vacation policy with a strong emphasis on work-life balance
Federal holidays and Flexible Fridays, including half-day Fridays each week
12 weeks of gender-neutral paid caregiver leave
One-time work-from-home stipend
$100 monthly phone and Wi-Fi allowance