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# Principal Engineer, West Coast Utilities at E Source

- **Company:** E Source
- **Location:** Remote
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/e-source/e2d51a08-7f3c-4825-891b-dd5790f37a40

## Job description

At E Source, we help utilities make sense of complexity in a rapidly changing landscape, and we’re looking for a Principal Transmission Planning and Interconnection Study Engineer to help shape how that impact shows up in the world.

E Source is a research, data/analytics, and technology focused professional services firm focused exclusively on the Utility industry in North America. We help utilities target and serve their customers more effectively, enhance and optimize their grid, and leverage operating best practices and technologies to manage their business more effectively. Headquartered in Texas, we have 450+ employees across the US and Canada. Learn more at [www.esource.com](http://www.esource.com)

As a Principal Transmission Planning and Interconnection Study Engineer, you’ll support all aspects of transmission studies, including power flow, voltage stability, transient stability, and other power system analyses. You’ll work closely with utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and independent system operators (ISOs) on studies that inform real investment and reliability decisions. This role is ideal for someone who is proficient with tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, or TARA, brings strong technical judgment to complex power system problems, and wants to contribute to work that shapes real-world decisions in the energy industry. Relocation will be considered for the right candidate.

In this role, you will:

- Perform power system analysis and network modeling to meet client specifications for reliability, regulation, and quality, including power flow, voltage stability, transient stability, subsynchronous oscillation (SSO), and short-circuit analyses
- Conduct studies in areas such as generator and load connections and transmission planning
- Prepare detailed technical reports and contribute to technical work products
- Collaborate with a global team to execute studies and deliver high-quality solutions
- Manage client relationships and expectations, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery
- Contribute to business development activities and identify new client opportunities

You’re likely a great fit if you:

- Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
- Are excited to learn about substation layout, protection, and control
- Enjoy collaborating with a global team to deliver high-quality, on-time work

And even better if you:

- Hold a Ph.D. or master’s degree in power systems
- Have experience with PSS/E model development and IPLAN and/or Python programming
- Are open to relocation

Experience and Skills to Qualify Include:

- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- 6+ years of power systems analysis experience using PSLF or PSS/E and TSAT; experience with PSLF is a must
- Experience with stability studies using PSLF, congestion analysis and cost modeling studies, or cluster feasibility studies in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) footprint and with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E); experience with other independent system operators (ISOs) or regional transmission organizations (RTOs) is a plus
- Working knowledge of electric power systems, synchronous generators, motors, power electronic inverters, wind turbines, and solar
- Proficiency with the PSLF software package, including modules for load-flow, short-circuit, and transient stability analysis; experience with alternative planning software such as TARA, PSS/E, DIgSILENT, or DSA Tools is highly desirable
- Background in static and dynamic modeling of power system components in PSS/E or DSA Tools, including high-voltage direct current (HVDC), voltage source converters (VSC), static var compensators (SVC), static synchronous compensators (STATCOM), and thyristor-controlled series capacitors (TCSC)
- Working knowledge of reliability standards and transmission system interconnection

At E Source, you’ll work alongside people who are thoughtful, curious, and deeply knowledgeable about utility and energy systems. We value clarity over jargon, substance over flash, and collaboration over ego. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and help shape a company that plays a real role in how the energy future unfolds.

What you can expect:

- Excellent insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life insurance; company-paid long- and short-term disability insurance; medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans, and paid parental leave.
- A flexible time off (FTO) policy that provides paid time away from work, approved by your manager, while ensuring business needs, workload commitments, and appropriate coverage are maintained.
- A 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match.

The budgeted salary for this position is $140,000 – $180,000 USD + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

This role will be 100% remote with infrequent travel, likely 1-4 times per year.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US or Canada. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas or Labour Market Impact Assessments (Cdn) at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Employees of E Source are encouraged to apply. To foster a positive work environment and company culture, we support our employees in their career growth at E Source. If you are interested in similar job opportunities in the future, visit the E Source careers page for a listing of all open positions and contact Human Resources.

We contact applicants directly via email using only our designated company email addresses with the domain of @[esource.com](http://esource.com). Please do not provide personal information to anyone over email and be wary of other accounts impersonating businesses.

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## About E Source

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: E Source is a solutions-based research, consulting, and data science firm that helps North American utilities modernize operations, improve customer experience, and lead the energy transition.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Align Capital Partners, LP; acquired in 2019)
- **Headquarters**: Houston, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 1986
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Utilities (energy, water, gas) – research, consulting, data science, and technology solutions
- **Target customers**: B2B – electric, gas, and water utilities across North America (US and Canada); enterprise and municipal utilities
- **Mission statement**: "To shape the future of the utility industry and lead the transition to a sustainable world."

## Products & Services
Major offerings (all service/consulting + data platform):

- **Grid Solutions**: AI/ML-driven analytics for outage prediction, vegetation risk assessment, reliability scenario testing, and grid modernization.
- **Customer Solutions**: Customer experience design, digital self-service, program evaluation, demand-side management strategy, transportation electrification strategy, and customer research.
- **Business, Technology & Operations Solutions**: Platform modernization, process refinement, data governance, workforce transformation, technology investment readiness, and arrears recovery.
- **Data Science & AI Support**: Predictive modeling, utility data exchange, benchmarking, and AI-driven insights for operational decisions.
- **Water Loss Assessment**: Specialized water utility services for leak detection and conservation planning.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private; backed by Align Capital Partners)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$22.4M (LinkedIn estimate); 340 employees (+66.3% year-over-year growth)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Align Capital Partners; has acquired UMS Group (2023), Utilligent (2023), and ILLUME Advising (2025) to expand capabilities.
- **Growth Signals**: Active job postings (12 open roles as of mid-2026), headcount growth of 66% YoY, strategic acquisitions in advisory and data analytics, operating in 5 countries (US, Canada, UK, Pakistan, Philippines).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep utility domain expertise**: Over 30 years focused exclusively on the utility sector.
- **Integrated model**: Combines research, consulting, and data science under one roof – clients get both strategic advice and execution support.
- **AI/ML capability**: Proprietary predictive models for outage risk, vegetation management, and customer behavior.
- **Client scale**: Partners with utilities across every region and business model in North America, building a community that shares benchmarks and best practices.

## Strategic Focus
- Growing data science and AI practice (recently posted AI/ML Engineer and Data Scientist roles).
- Expanding through acquisitions (UMS, Utilligent, ILLUME Advising) to add complementary consulting and analytics capabilities.
- Helping utilities with decarbonization, electrification, affordability, and grid resilience – aligning with the energy transition.
- Strengthening customer operations and digital self-service to improve utility-customer relationships.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote flexibility**: Work from anywhere in the continental US or Canada; fully remote with all necessary gear provided.
- **Culture**: Collaborative, supportive, curious, and candid. Emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging – BIPOC representation grew from 2% (2020) to 25%.
- **Benefits**: Flexible paid time off, 12 weeks paid maternity leave, 4 weeks paid partner support leave, wellness apps (Headspace, Glo Yoga), annual career planning, anniversary recognition program.
- **Growth**: Fast-growing company (+66% headcount YoY) offering roles across engineering, data science, product, and consulting – clear path for impact.
- **Open roles** (examples from June 2026): AI/ML Engineer, Software Engineer II/III, Data Analyst Intern, Interconnection Technical Director, Senior Software Product Manager, Business Systems & Integrations Manager.
- **Careers page**: [jobs.ashbyhq.com/e-source](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/e-source)

## Sources
1. [E Source Homepage](https://www.esource.com/)
2. [About E Source](https://www.esource.com/about-e-source)
3. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-source)
4. [Careers and Culture](https://www.esource.com/public/careers-and-culture)
5. [Leadership Page](https://www.esource.com/public/leadership)

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