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Power Grid Engineer Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Power Systems Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80 - $110/hr

Enroll sites in grid-operator markets and programs (NYISO, PJM, CAISO): demand response, capacity ... A power systems / electrical engineering background and fluency with one-lines, protection, and ...

Cloud HPC Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$61.50 - $82/hr

... that powers Citis nextgeneration risk platformCiti is seeking a visionary Cloud HPC Engineer to lead the development and operation of our global pricing grid This is the engine room of our risk ...

Cloud HPC Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$61.50 - $82/hr

... that powers Citis nextgeneration risk platformCiti is seeking a visionary Cloud HPC Engineer to lead the development and operation of our global pricing grid This is the engine room of our risk ...

Cloud HPC Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$61.50 - $82/hr

... that powers Citis nextgeneration risk platformCiti is seeking a visionary Cloud HPC Engineer to lead the development and operation of our global pricing grid This is the engine room of our risk ...

Senior Power Systems Engineer

Kearny, NJ · On-site

$95K - $160K/yr

Evaluate integration of grid interconnection, backup generators, STATCOM, and Battery Energy ... Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field. * 7+ ...

Senior Power Systems Engineer

Kearny, NJ · On-site

$95K - $160K/yr

Evaluate integration of grid interconnection, backup generators, STATCOM, and Battery Energy ... Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field. * 7+ ...

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Power Grid Engineer information

What is the difference between Power Grid Engineer vs Power Systems Engineer?

AspectPower Grid EngineerPower Systems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, PE license often preferredBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, PE license beneficial
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, substations, power plants, grid infrastructureDesign, analysis, simulation, and planning of electrical systems
Industry UsageUtility companies, transmission operators, grid infrastructure firmsConsulting firms, utilities, engineering firms, research institutions

Power Grid Engineers focus on the physical infrastructure, maintenance, and operation of electrical transmission and distribution networks. Power Systems Engineers primarily work on designing, analyzing, and optimizing electrical systems and power flow. While both roles require electrical engineering expertise and similar credentials, their daily tasks and work environments differ, with Power Grid Engineers more involved in fieldwork and infrastructure, and Power Systems Engineers concentrating on system design and analysis.

What does a power grid engineer do?

A power grid engineer designs, maintains, and improves electrical power transmission and distribution systems to ensure reliable and efficient delivery of electricity. They analyze grid performance, develop solutions for system upgrades, and often use tools like SCADA and GIS software, requiring technical knowledge and safety certifications. Their work involves collaboration with utility companies, engineers, and technicians to optimize grid operations.

What cities in New York are hiring for Power Grid Engineer jobs?

Cities in New York with the most Power Grid Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Power Grid Engineer job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Power Systems Engineer

Strobe Power

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$80 - $110/hr

Other

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Strobe is building the world's largest power plant: not a single site, but a distributed fleet of buildings, batteries, EVs, and generators that buy and sell power in real time across wholesale energy markets.

Take sites from contract to dispatching: own interconnection, metering, market enrollment, and commissioning, and feed what you learn in the field back into the product.

What you'd own
  • Drive interconnection and utility approvals: applications, one-line diagrams, and the back-and-forth with utility and ISO engineers
  • Enroll sites in grid-operator markets and programs (NYISO, PJM, CAISO): demand response, capacity, and the metering and telemetry they require
  • Commission new sites: metering, CT/PT wiring checks, protection and interconnection settings, and verifying assets respond correctly to dispatch
  • Translate utility tariffs, interconnection rules, and market manuals into requirements the engineering team can build against
  • Serve as the technical point of contact for customers, installers, and AHJs as sites come online
Strong fit if you have
  • A power systems / electrical engineering background and fluency with one-lines, protection, and metering
  • Hands-on experience with interconnection (utility or ISO) and DER, storage, or generation projects
  • Working knowledge of wholesale market or demand-response program rules (NYISO, PJM, CAISO, ISO-NE)
  • Comfort moving between a spreadsheet, a relay, and a customer meeting in the same day
  • A bias toward owning the messy end-to-end problem rather than handing it off

You sit between the grid and the product: defining requirements, commissioning hardware, and working alongside our controls and platform engineers.

Small team, high ownership, no layers.

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