Grid Analytics Engineer

Aptim • San Diego, CA

56d • $48 - $52

About The Position

APTIM, a leading engineering and resilience consulting firm with a global presence and a rapidly expanding Energy Infrastructure and Climate Resilience practice, is seeking a Grid Analytics Engineer to support our growing grid modernization and energy-resilience portfolio. This position plays a key role in developing data-driven solutions for distributed energy systems, battery integration, and advanced grid modeling that improve the resilience and performance of critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings 2-5 years of experience in power systems, data analytics, or energy technology, and demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and curiosity about emerging grid technologies. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary experts on cutting-edge resilience and decarbonization projects while building advanced skills in energy modeling, optimization, and risk analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Energy Systems, Computer, or Data Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in power-systems engineering, distributed energy integration, or data analytics.
• Proficiency in at least one technical computing language (Python, MATLAB, R, or similar) for data analysis or modeling.
• Foundational understanding of distribution systems, energy-storage operation, or renewable integration.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in hybrid teams.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with optimization or machine-learning applications for energy forecasting and asset management.
• Experience with grid-modeling or simulation tools (e.g., OpenDSS, GridLAB-D, or DIgSILENT).
• Exposure to DER integration studies, microgrid design, or interconnection evaluations.
• Experience developing data dashboards or visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Plotly).
• Interest in climate resilience, decarbonization, and emerging energy technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and analysis of distributed energy, storage, and grid-modernization projects for utilities, data centers, and government clients.
• Develop and run power-system or distribution-network models using one or more industry tools (e.g., OpenDSS, GridLAB-D, MATLAB, or Python-based frameworks).
• Conduct battery dispatch optimization, hosting-capacity, and interconnection analyses to evaluate system performance and grid impacts.
• Analyze time-series, sensor, or SCADA data to identify reliability trends and inform system improvements.
• Assist in developing dashboards, visualizations, and analytical tools to communicate results and support client decision-making.
• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and planners to integrate resilience analytics and digital-twin modeling into project workflows.
• Support proposal development, technical writing, and client presentations for energy and resilience projects.
• Contribute to internal research and tool development to enhance APTIM's analytics and modeling capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features (makeityoursource.com)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees