Satoshi Energy is seeking a Transmission & Interconnection Engineer to optimize and own interconnection processes, transmission planning, and site evaluation capabilities. The role involves bridging technical rigor with business judgment, conducting shadow studies and land assessments, navigating utility interconnection processes, and identifying opportunities that balance engineering feasibility with market opportunity.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in transmission planning, power system design, or utility interconnection engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related technical field
- Hands-on experience with transmission planning or design engineering at a utility, ISO, developer, or engineering consultancy
- Demonstrated expertise in interconnection processes, including study management, utility coordination, and navigating ISO/RTO requirements across multiple markets
- Proficiency with technical analysis tools including AutoCAD (DWG files), power system modeling software (PSS/E, PowerWorld, or similar), and GIS platforms
- Experience conducting site assessments including shadow studies, transmission capacity analysis, substation evaluations, and land constraint identification
- Strong understanding of grid infrastructure, transmission system planning, and the technical requirements for interconnecting large electrical loads
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business implications and communicate effectively with non-engineering stakeholders
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in managing technical documentation, study timelines, and regulatory submissions
- Commercial mindset with an understanding of how technical decisions impact project economics and development timelines
- Self-starter who thrives in startup environments: comfortable building processes from scratch, wearing multiple hats, and working with ambiguity
- Creative problem solver who can balance engineering rigor with practical, first-principles thinking to find innovative solutions
Benefits
- Bonus plan
- 401k
- Equity participation
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Phone and Internet stipend
- Home office stipend
- Flexible PTO
- Company gatherings in fun places
