Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering, you'll serve as a key technical contributor supporting the design and implementation of distributed energy programs across multiple utility partners and markets.
• You'll:
• Evaluate utility distribution systems and grid planning processes to identify opportunities for distributed energy deployment
• Work directly with utility engineering, planning, and operations teams to assess grid needs and integration requirements
• Support the technical design and deployment of distributed energy resources, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), EV charging infrastructure, and other emerging technologies
• Develop communications, controls, and operational technology (OT) integration strategies that enable grid-connected assets to participate in utility and market programs
• Analyze utility systems, grid constraints, hosting capacity, and operational requirements
• Support interconnection planning and distributed energy integration efforts
• Translate complex technical requirements into actionable recommendations for internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with Commercialization, Program Management, and Project Delivery teams to bring innovative energy solutions from concept to deployment
• What Makes This Role Unique
• Shape Industry Transformation
• Help utilities navigate one of the most significant shifts in the history of the electric power industry.
• Work Beyond a Single Utility Territory
• Gain exposure to multiple utility partners, regulatory environments, market structures, and distributed energy technologies.
• Drive Real-World Impact
• Your work won't sit on a shelf. You'll help design and implement programs that influence how energy resources are deployed and operated on the grid.
• Blend Strategy and Engineering
• This role combines deep technical problem-solving with business, operational, and market considerations.
• Collaborate with Industry Leaders
• Work alongside utility executives, engineers, regulators, technology providers, and energy market participants who are helping define the future of energy infrastructure.

Requirements

• We're interested in engineers who are energize

Benefits

Additional Information

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 about solving complex technical problems, influencing the future of utility infrastructure, and working on projects that have real-world impact, we'd love to talk. About Sparkfund Sparkfund partners with utilities and large energy consumers to develop and deploy Distributed Capacity Procurement (DCP) programs-an innovative approach to meeting grid needs through distributed energy resources rather than traditional infrastructure investments alone. Our work helps utilities improve grid reliability, increase flexibility, accelerate electrification, and create value for customers while supporting the transition to a more resilient and sustainable energy future. We are a remote-first company with team members across the United States and hub offices in Denver, Minneapolis, and Washington, D.C.

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