Sparkfund
Energy
SeniorEngineer,SystemsEngineering
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“Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering at Sparkfund. Skills: Systems engineering, Distributed energy resources, Grid modernization, Utility operations. Evaluate utility distribution systems. Identify opportunities for distributed energy deployment”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
Occasional travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, 5+ years of experience in power systems engineering, 5+ years of experience in utility engineering, 5+ years of experience in distribution planning, 5+ years of experience in distributed energy systems, Experience working with electric utilities, Experience working with energy developers, Experience working with engineering consulting firms, Experience working with grid operators, Familiarity with distributed energy technologies, Experience evaluating technical requirements, Experience evaluating engineering tradeoffs, Experience evaluating system integration challenges, Communication skills, Ability to work with technical stakeholders, Ability to work with non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Have
Distribution planning experience, Interconnection engineering experience, Operational technology systems experience, Energy storage systems experience, Grid integration experience, Wholesale energy markets experience, DER participation models experience, Utility communications protocols experience, Controls architecture experience
What You'll Do.
Evaluate utility distribution systems
Identify opportunities for distributed energy deployment
Assess integration requirements
Support technical design of distributed energy resources
Support deployment of distributed energy resources
Develop communications integration strategies
Develop controls integration strategies
Develop operational technology integration strategies
Enable grid-connected assets to participate in programs
Analyze utility systems
Analyze grid constraints
Analyze hosting capacity
Analyze operational requirements
Support interconnection planning
Support distributed energy integration
Translate technical requirements into recommendations
Collaborate with Commercialization team
Collaborate with Program Management team
Collaborate with Project Delivery teams
Bring energy solutions from concept to deployment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Utility engineering teams; Utility planning teams; Utility operations teams; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Technical documentation; Presentations
Process & Methodology
Program Management
Full Job Description
About Sparkfund Sparkfund is the utility services company unlocking capacity on the grid. Through its Distributed Capacity Procurement (DCP) model, Sparkfund enables utilities, energy majors, and large-load customers to deploy front-of-the-meter batteries and gensets as distribution infrastructure. By adding targeted capacity exactly where and when the grid needs it most, DCP helps meet demand, support reliability, and put downward pressure on rates. Sparkfund supports program design, grid value assessment, asset host engagement, and value chain management to ensure on-time, on-budget deployment with maximum system value and lowest cost. With more than 3,200 projects deployed across 43 states and more than 300MW of energized assets constructed, Sparkfund is transforming customer-sited assets into a valuable portfolio resource for the benefit of our society. To learn more about Sparkfund, visit sparkfund.com. Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering Remote | Full-Time Help Build the Future of the Electric Grid The electric grid is changing faster than it has in decades. Utilities are facing increasing demand from electrification, data centers, and economic growth while also integrating new technologies such as battery storage, electric vehicles, and distributed energy resources. At Sparkfund, we're helping utilities solve these challenges through innovative programs that unlock flexible energy capacity and modernize how the grid is planned, operated, and optimized. We're looking for a Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering to help shape the technical foundation of this transformation. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of utility operations, distributed energy resources, grid modernization, and emerging energy markets. You'll partner directly with utility engineering, planning, operations, and regulatory teams to evaluate opportunities, design integration strategies, and support the deployment of distributed energy solutions at scale. If you're excited abou
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