Senior Engineer, Load Integration & Model Development

About This Role

As a Senior Engineer for Load Interconnection & Model Development you will play a critical role in expanding our energy infrastructure and integrating our large-load facilities into the electric grid. You will be a key individual contributor, focusing on the complex challenges of connecting and optimizing our operations within the MISO and SPP RTOs.

This position requires deep technical expertise in power systems and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will navigate the regulatory and technical hurdles of load deliverability to ensure our data centers have the high-capacity, reliable power required for AI and high-performance computing.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Perform and support comprehensive grid integration studies for large-load facilities within MISO and SPP..
• Manage transmission injection processes and perform load deliverability studies to ensure grid stability and capacity.
• Strategize Points of Interconnection (POIs) based on evolving business needs and changing regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the technical development of the team, sharing expertise and best practices in grid integration and ISO/RTO navigation.
• Work with internal teams to draft technical specifications and support Business Development on the technical aspects of project proposals.
• Identify POIs that best suit our business development needs while staying ahead of grid code compliance and transmission topology changes.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Master’s degree in Power Systems with 3+ years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience in Power Systems.
• Deep experience in grid planning, system modeling, and grid code compliance studies.
• Strong working knowledge of MISO/SPP transmission topology and load interconnection methodologies.
• Ability to think outside the box to identify POIs that offer the best path to interconnection for large-scale loads.
• Excellent technical report writing and verbal communication skills.

Bonus Points

• Experience with other ISO/RTO markets (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT, WECC, SERC).
• Proficiency with power system simulation tools: PowerWorld Simulator, ETAP, TSAT, or ASPEN OneLiner.
• Working knowledge of scripting languages such as R or Python for data analysis and automation.

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay
• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
• Employer contributions to HSA accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Teladoc
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Subscription to the Calm app
• MetLife Legal
• Company paid commuter benefit; $300 per month

Compensation

Compensation will be paid in the range of $175,000 - $210,000. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.