Associate Engineer, Power System Planning

Associate Engineer, Power System Planning

We are looking for an Associate Engineer to join our team and support our power system planning practice area. This role is ideal for candidates interested in advancing the energy transition through technically rigorous, collaborative consulting work.

We are building our team to support clients’ growing needs. An Associate Engineer will join our dynamic team of analysts, engineers, consultants, and trusted advisors to provide advice and analysis to clients across the U.S. and Canada. Position and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Daymark Energy Advisors is a successful, growing consultancy. We bring deep knowledge and an integrated view of energy infrastructure, regulation, and markets to help our clients succeed in the face of uncertainty and transformative change.  We work in partnership with developers, utilities, large loads, and state agencies, applying cutting edge thinking to decarbonize the power sector.

Our advice is backed by the highest quality analytics. We combine rigorous analytical methodology with our knowledge of ISO operations and market rules, transmission planning, state and federal policies, and regulatory and rate structures, to provide comprehensive solutions that address client needs.

If you have a passion for the energy industry, want to work in partnership with clients, and are a high performer with a history of academic and professional excellence and achievement, you’ll find Daymark Energy Advisors offers a challenging and rewarding environment in which to further your career. We cultivate an inclusive and affirming environment that supports professional growth and rewards entrepreneurial risk taking.

Daymark is headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts. This role is located in Worcester, with flexibility for hybrid work arrangements. Our team is located throughout the United States.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits including:

• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Participation in our 401(k) plan, including company matching
• Comprehensive group health and dental plans
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care

Responsibilities include:

Support consulting projects by performing foundational engineering tasks including data analysis, model development, and power flow simulations using tools such as PSS®E, TARA, and ASPEN.

Assist senior engineers in preparing technical analyses and project documentation related to interconnection studies, transmission planning, and grid modeling.

Contribute to internal initiatives such as documentation of standard processes, automation of repeatable tasks, and development of training materials.

Communicate effectively within project teams and with external clients as appropriate, contributing to a collaborative, high-performance consulting culture.

Requirements:

• An overriding curiosity and desire to help others succeed in a team environment.

Demonstrated understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts including load flow, voltage profiles, fault analysis, and stability principles.

Experience or academic exposure to PSS®E and TARA required; familiarity with PowerWorld, PSLF, or ASPEN is preferred.

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with attention to accuracy and detail.

Experience with Python or R for data processing or workflow automation is preferred.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and manage multiple tasks, in a time-sensitive consulting environment.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with clients and team members and to deliver analysis and advice.

Eagerness to develop a well-rounded profile in technical analysis, project management, client communication, and cross-disciplinary skills.

Willing to gain the specialized functional skills and industry knowledge needed to be successful.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field (required); a focus in power systems is preferred.

Location and status:

• Worcester, Massachusetts (hybrid)
• Full-time

Apply:

Qualified candidates, please email your resume and cover letter to humanresources@daymarkea.com. Our team is happy to connect with interested candidates to discuss this opportunity and careers at Daymark.