Principal Grid Analytics Engineer - Remote
Overview:
In this role you drive advanced power systems analytics for utility clients as part of ICF's Power Delivery Services. You lead a small, skilled team, shaping modeling and analysis programs to improve reliability and efficiency. You'll manage projects from scoping to delivery while mentoring engineers and expanding client relationships. This is a remote, growth-oriented opportunity in a client-focused environment that values continuous learning and operational excellence. You'll help balance cutting-edge analytics with practical, cost-conscious engineering. Compensation / Benefitsfully remoteflexible scheduletuition reimbursement 401k matching Employee Stock Purchase Plandonation matching
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a small power systems analytics team for utility clients
- Mentor engineers in power engineering theory and practice
- Drive continuous improvement of technical knowledge and team performance
- Plan and manage projects: forecasting, hours tracking, budgeting, milestones, scheduling
- Engage with prospective clients to demonstrate expertise and attract work
- Develop scopes, timelines, and budget estimates
- Provide status updates in weekly client meetings
- Create, revise, and maintain transmission short circuit and power flow models
- Maintain distribution system models and perform Arc Flash analyses
- Analyze LiDAR-based transmission line models and perform voltage imbalance analysis
- Calculate thermal ampacity ratings according to standards
- Produce thorough technical reports and develop automation scripts (Python, SQL, VBA)
Key requirements:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Power Engineering or related field 12+ years' experience in electrical engineering principles and transmission/distribution modeling 5+ years' experience with electric utility environmentsstrong communication and leadershipinitiative and self-sufficiencymentorship and team developmentpower systems modeling (transmission and distribution)short circuit and power flow analysis Arc Flash hazard calculations