Power Systems Engineer

Join us on the journey to get to net zero

At Carbon Direct, we dedicate our scientific, software, and business expertise to empower organizations around the world to take climate action.

Our Mission

Enable organizations to reduce, remove, and utilize their emissions with carbon science

We are a purpose-driven carbon management firm dedicated to helping organizations around the world reach their climate goals. We make carbon science accessible and actionable with our end-to-end platform.

Global citizens with global impact

Whether a scientist, developer, or carbon markets expert, we are united by our mission to take climate action now. We are experts in our fields and we act with confidence. Located across 4 countries and in states all across the U.S., we offer both remote-friendly work options and dynamic, in-person experiences with offices located in Seattle, WA, Oakland, CA, and NYC.

Diverse backgrounds bring diverse perspectives

We recognize that teams with diverse backgrounds and different experiences are powerful. Bringing together a variety of perspectives only enhances how we can effectively address the climate crisis. Together, we are creating an environment where everyone is celebrated and anyone can succeed.

The Role

Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing Data and Innovation team. This role sits at the intersection of power systems engineering, energy economics, and applied machine learning to support Carbon Direct's mission of accelerating science-based carbon management. You will work with the team of engineers, climate technology experts, and applied researchers: contributing to client engagements, internal analyses, and the development of best practices across our decarbonization work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalize ML/AI models to support real-time and forward-looking models, including load, generation, price forecasting and renewable (wind/solar) generation forecasting
• Design, evaluate, and analyze electrical systems relevant to decarbonization pathways, including electrification, grid integration, power electronics, and low-carbon energy technologies.
• Contribute to long-range transmission and integrated resource planning, including renewable integration assessments and production cost modeling
• Conduct rigorous technical due diligence on projects, technologies, and proposals involving electrical infrastructure, energy storage, or industrial electrification.
• Translate complex engineering analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for clients, internal teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, policy experts, and business development teams to support client deliverables and thought leadership.
• Contribute to publications, technical reports, and external communications related to electrification and gr