Position: Algorithms Engineer Utilidata®, Inc. is a fast-growing energy technology company that is digitizing the grid-edge to unleash the full potential of clean energy. Our industry-leading software solutions create visibility to the edge of the grid and optimize grid operations. We are expanding our diverse team of experts and looking for candidates who are mission-driven, collaborative, and adaptive. The algorithms engineer will operate at the nexus of power systems engineering, data science, algorithms, statistics, and creative problem solving. The ideal candidate possesses a mix of skills, thinks critically about problems that do not have straightforward solutions, and has a growth mindset. Responsibilities ● Work collaboratively with the algorithms team to enable team success ● Skillfully evaluate, process, and derive insights from various data sources using statistics, algorithms, machine learning, subject-matter expertise, and critical thinking ● Conduct background research where applicable ● Write well-organized code and documentation supporting algorithms/analyses developed ● Seamlessly transition between solo and collaborative tasks ● Collaborate with software development team to take algorithms from prototype to production ● Organize and process customer data ● Develop scripts to clean, filter, and merge large amounts of data in an efficient manner ● Build models and hypotheses to understand non-obvious relationships between power measurement quantities Minimum Qualifications ● Experience with algorithms, data processing, statistics, machine learning ● Ability to process data and present outcomes graphically ● Experience with Python, MATLAB, Julia, or R ● Inquisitive with a desire to learn Enhanced Qualifications (Nice to Have) ● PhD ● Understanding of the physics, mathematics, and economics governing the operation of the electric power system ● Experience using electric distribution system simulation tools (e.g., GridLAB-D, OpenDSS) and working with power systems data ● Experience with ArcGIS ● Experience with any kind of Distributed Energy Resource project (solar, electric vehicles, batteries etc.) ● Driven to make an impact in the automation, optimization, and decarbonization of the electric grid Our Commitments We are committed to: ● Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace ● Empowering employees to solve problems and work together to make a difference ● Providing mentorship and growth opportunities as part of a collaborative team ● A flexible work environment with unlimited paid time off ● Competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, vision and employer-match 401k
