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# Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering

- **Company:** Spark Infrastructure Solutions, LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $119,000.0 - $142,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ADMS (Software), Systems Engineering, Communications Protocols, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Integration
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2096e1be000f17c1

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Working in the energy & utilities sector?, We're interested in engineers who are energized by complex systems, emerging technologies, and solving practical challenges at scale., * 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems engineering, utility engineering, distribution planning, or distributed energy systems

 * Experience working with electric utilities, energy developers, engineering consulting firms, grid operators, or related organizations
 * Familiarity with distributed energy technologies such as battery storage, solar, EV charging, microgrids, or grid modernization technologies
 * Experience evaluating technical requirements, engineering tradeoffs, and system integration challenges
 * Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * A passion for innovation, problem-solving, and improving how the grid operates

Preferred experience includes:

 * Distribution planning or interconnection engineering
 * Operational technology systems (DERMS, ADMS, SCADA, DMS/OMS)
 * Energy storage systems and grid integration
 * Wholesale energy markets and DER participation models
 * Utility communications protocols and controls architecture

## Description

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, This is a remote-first position and may be based anywhere within the United States. Occasional travel may be required for team gatherings, utility partner meetings, and industry events.


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