Senior Power Systems & Grid Modernization Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Power Systems & Grid Modernization Engineer

Location:

Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid | Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Power Systems & Grid Modernization Engineer to lead advanced utility planning and modernization initiatives. This role involves driving the integration of distributed energy resources (DER), developing next-generation planning tools, leveraging digital twins, and optimizing advanced metering infrastructure (AMI 2.0) capabilities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to deliver strategic, data-driven solutions that enhance grid reliability, enable DER integration, and support long-term infrastructure planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Distribution System Planning – Develop long-term distribution system plans, including 10-year capital investment strategies, substation upgrades, and grid enhancement projects.

• Grid Modernization Leadership – Spearhead initiatives to transition from legacy planning practices to advanced analytics-driven frameworks, including time-series planning and probabilistic forecasting.

• DER Integration & Hosting Capacity – Lead studies and modeling efforts for DER hosting capacity, ensuring compliance with CPUC Distribution Resource Plan (DRP) mandates.

• Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI 2.0) – Define and implement planning and operational use cases leveraging high-resolution AMI data for grid visibility and operational improvements.

• Digital Twin Development – Design and manage digital twin prototypes for substations and feeders to simulate and optimize grid performance.

• Analytics & Automation – Create Python-based data pipelines, dashboards, and automation scripts to accelerate planning cycles and enhance operational efficiency.

• Stakeholder & Vendor Management – Serve as product owner and technical lead during RFI/RFP processes, managing software vendors and collaborating with internal IT and business units.

• AI & Machine Learning Applications – Evaluate emerging AI/ML solutions to enhance grid forecasting, planning insights, and automation of operational tasks.

• Regulatory & Compliance Support – Provide data-driven insights to support regulatory filings, CPUC compliance requirements, and reporting obligations.

Qualifications

- Education:

- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or related field.

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.

Experience:

- 8+ years of progressive experience in electric utility distribution planning, grid modernization, and advanced engineering solutions.

- Proven track record in implementing enterprise planning tools, digital twin simulations, and AMI-based analytics.

- Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams, vendors, and strategic client initiatives.

Technical Skills:

- Power Systems Software: CYME, PowerWorld, OpenDSS, MATLAB/Simulink, pandapower.

- Programming & Analytics: Python, SQL, C++, dashboard creation, and data pipeline automation.

- Modeling & Forecasting: Time-series load forecasting, probabilistic planning, and DER integration studies.

- Hands-on experience with AI/ML applications for utility planning and operations.

- Project Leadership: Agile methodologies, RFI/RFP management, and stakeholder engagement.

Preferred Skills

Licensing: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Electrical – California (active).

Familiarity with Volt/VAR optimization and wildfire mitigation strategies.

Knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure supporting substation automation and AMI networks.