Sr. Power Systems Engineer - Dallas
About Roosevelt Talent
Roosevelt Talent is a recruitment agency specializing in helping ClimateTech and frontier technology startups hire.
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About Our Client
Roosevelt Talent is working with Grid Astra a venture-backed grid software company that provides reliable speed-to-power solutions for large load and power generation developers. Its physics-based, deterministic platform automates interconnection strategies to plan and operate the grid of the future in an AI- and electrification-driven era. Operating at the intersection of power engineering, computer science, and grid economics, GridAstra's solutions are used by top ISOs, utilities, and data center developers.
The Role
We are seeking a Sr. Power Systems Engineer to perform large-load, generation interconnection, and transmission planning studies across multiple ISOs/RTOs and utilities. In this role, you will serve as a key subject matter expert on customer projects, preparation of technical study reports, and the integration of power systems insights directly into GridAstra's software platform. The position also entails working directly with customers to provide technical guidance, address project needs, and ensure high-quality execution within specified budgets and timelines.
Qualifications & Skills
Required
- Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems Engineering.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in the electric transmission industry performing modeling, large-load/generation interconnection, and transmission planning studies.
- Strong background in Steady State Power System Analysis (such as Powerflow and Contingency Analysis) across multiple ISOs/RTOs or Utilities.
- In-depth working knowledge of conventional planning software packages such as PSSE, TARA, PSLF, or PowerWorld.
- Hands-on experience with study automation processes using scripting tools like Python.
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of Short Circuit Analysis and Stability Analysis.
- Experience providing direct technical advisory to customers throughout the development and interconnection phases of large-scale projects.
- Proven track record of providing technical insight to translate domain knowledge directly into software platform features.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary calibrated to experience and role scope.
- Meaningful equity package representing a foundational leadership seat.
- Incentive performance bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Location flexibility (in-office at the Dallas-area location preferred, but open to remote for the right candidate)
Approximate Process:
- Expect a concise interview process (we’re looking for people soon)
- Speak with us (Roosevelt) for a screening, Initial call with the Founder, In person interview, loose ends, offer.
Notes
[visa situation] The company is willing to consider H1B Transfers but not NET New sponsorships.
Location: For truly exceptional candidates (in the true sense of the word) we can entertain a candidate not based in Dallas.
Application
If you are interested in this role and believe you are a good fit (ie: have exp leading ISO/RTO transmission studies, and embedding power systems logic into software.) apply today.
If you have any problems applying, you can reach out to Silas@roosevelttalent.com with your updated resume and reason for interest.