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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Grid Analytics Engineer - Remote - **Company:** ICF Incorporated, L.L.C. - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $144,381.0 - $245,448.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Spreadsheets, Distributed Systems, IEEE Standards Association, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, SQL Databases, Scripting, Vba Programming Language, Lidar - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.houstonjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3392096218&tx=UT5652TYD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Highly motivated engineer who takes pride in delivering exceptional services and ensuring projects are completed accurately and on schedule * Proactive team leader who understands how to motivate, direct, and manage the work of others * Strong communicator who effectively defines and prioritizes group objectives, trains and mentors individually and collectively, and contributes to a positive team dynamic * Demonstrates initiative, self-sufficiency, and the ability to work productively from a home office without direct supervision * Committed to continuous learning and process improvement, consistently seeking opportunities to enhance quality and efficiency * Embraces new responsibilities and eagerly acquires new skill sets as needed to support evolving project demands., * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Power Engineering or related field * 12+ years of experience in electrical engineering theories and principles, i.e. transmission and distribution system modeling, short circuit and power flow analysis, arc flash hazard calculations, voltage imbalance studies, and/or thermal ampacity ratings * 5+ years' experience working at an electric utility, such as an investor-owned utility, municipal utility, or electric cooperative What we'd like you to have (preferred qualifications): * Master's degree in electrical engineering, Power Engineering or related field * People management and mentorship experience * Experience directing and reviewing the work of others for quality assurance and delivering constructive feedback * Knowledge of the practical application of industry standards such as: IEEE, ANSI, NERC and FERC regulations * Experience in scripting in Python to automate analyses in power systems softwares * Ability to plan and manage assignments and clearly communicate barriers to complete tasks on budget/schedule * Initiative to embrace continuous learning toward becoming an expert on the programs and technology you represent * Proficiency in computer software tools to model engineering problems, program automation systems, and preparing spreadsheet-based analyses and automation, To learn more about this team and how our grid engineering solutions help electric utilities balance cutting-edge technology with cost-efficiency and reliability > ICF Power Delivery Services (http://www.icf.com/work/utilities/power-delivery) ## Description * Leading and managing a small, skilled team in power systems modeling and analytics for utility clients * Mentoring and training less experienced engineers in power engineering theories and principles * Working toward continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge and skills, and overall individual and team performance * Project management tasks such as forecasting, tracking hours, budgeting, milestones, scheduling meetings, delegating tasks, etc * Interact with prospective clients to demonstrate ICF's expertise and attract new business * Develop scopes of work, project timelines, and budget estimates * Participate in weekly meetings with clients to deliver project status updates * Engineering responsibilities * Create, revise, and maintain transmission short circuit models in programs like CAPE and ASPEN * Create, revise, and maintain transmission power flow models in programs like PSSE and PSCAD * Create, revise, and maintain distribution system modeling in programs like CYME, Synergi, and WindMil * Perform Arc Flash analysis of facilities to calculate hazard ratings * Analyze transmission line modeling based on LiDAR and 3D models in programs like PLS-CADD * Perform voltage imbalance analysis in programs like PSCAD * Calculate thermal ampacity ratings for conductors and equipment according to standards such as FAC-008, FERC-881, and relevant IEEE standards * Write thorough technical reports summarizing findings of analyses * Develop automation scripts to improve the efficiency and accuracy of any and all of the above tasks, using languages such as Python, SQL, and VBA