Overview
Power Engineer - Team Lead — Brooklyn, NY
Power Engineering
What You’ll Achieve
Perform and interpret bulk transmission and interconnection analysis using commercial power flow software to pinpoint the best places to connect to the gridPerform and review transmission planning, power flow, and stability studies using commercial tools (PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PSCAD, etc.) — guiding teammates on best practices and elevating the quality of all analysesEvaluate transmission system dynamics under high penetrations of renewablesDevelop reasonable and technically supported study assumptions using the best available queue and grid upgrades datasetsConsider the technical and commercial viability of new generation and large load projects by forecasting upgrade costsWork closely with the product and engineering teams to develop software solutions that enhance power system analysis at scaleApply and expand your expertise in power systems and interconnection processes across different utilities and ISOsAct as the domain expert within Paces to shape internal methodologies and inform product developmentGeneralize power system principles and utility processes into scalable software applications and proprietary datasetsRequirements
5–10 years of experience in power system studies, transmission planning, or interconnection engineering at a consultant, developer, ISO / RTO, or utilityDeep familiarity with generator interconnection modeling in at least one major ISO / RTO (e.g., PJM, MISO, ERCOT, CAISO, WECC)Proven ability to run and interpret power flow, stability, and upgrade cost studies; proficiency with tools like PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PSCADStrong quantitative chops and an instinct for spotting flawed assumptionsExperience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior engineersComfortable being customer-facing, presenting results directly to external stakeholdersFamiliarity with scripting or automation (Python, MATLAB, etc.) to improve workflowsAbout You
Are a hands-on engineer who also loves raising the bar for those around youEnjoy stress-testing peers’ work and teaching others how to sharpen their craftGet a thrill out of presenting complex interconnection risks in plain EnglishDefault to action, curiosity, and building smarter workflowsSee AI as an opportunity to automate the grind so you can focus on the edge cases that really matterBonus Points
Previous experience at an ISO / RTOContributions to ISO / RTO stakeholder groups or interconnection policy discussionsFamiliarity with grid-enhancing technologies (GETs), DER integration, or non-wires alternativesGIS / geospatial analytics applied to transmission or interconnection studiesStrong scripting background (Python, MATLAB, or similar)Compensation and Benefits
$185,000-$200,000 annual compensationCompetitive equity compensation401(k) matchHealth, dental and vision insurancePaid company holidays & PTOHybrid work in the office in Williamsburg, Brooklyn ~3x per weekAbout Paces
If you’re a builder who wants to actively construct a more climate positive future, join us!
We are enabling the climate optimum use for all the world’s land and are thought leaders in the evolving data center and renewables markets.
We are enabling the climate optimum use for all the world’s land and are thought leaders in the evolving data center and renewables markets.
We have world class customers and are growing!
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