Data Scientist Power Systems Lead at VEIR

At VEIR, we are working to provide the world with access to clean, affordable, and reliable energy by expanding global electricity transmission networks. We are currently developing a new generation of transmission lines based on High Temperature Superconductor technology, which allows for long-distance, low-loss power transfer within much smaller right-of-ways. By addressing the primary barriers to transmission expansion, our innovations help deliver the most cost-effective renewable power available. We are looking for a Data Scientist-Power Systems Lead to join our team in a full-time capacity to help us identify strategic growth opportunities and execute our daily business objectives.

Key outcomes

• Develop and maintain a suite of analytical tools and models that support our strategic growth, commercial project pipeline, and product development efforts.
• Create innovative analytical approaches to gather market intelligence and identify optimal locations for deploying our transmission line solutions.
• Perform detailed studies to understand how our technology integrates with existing power system infrastructure.
• Collaborate with our transmission line design engineers to propose specific project options that meet customer needs.
• Work alongside our strategy, commercial, regulatory, and product development teams to validate model inputs and refine our data sources.
• Contribute to our mission of reducing global greenhouse gas emissions by unlocking necessary transmission capacity.
• Within the first three months, gain a comprehensive understanding of our product development and strategic goals, moving toward becoming a primary contributor to our analytical software and dashboards within your first year.

Requirements

• A degree in electrical or power systems engineering, environmental science, technology policy, economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience using power flow analysis tools and capacity expansion models like ReEDS.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience managing large, structured databases.
• Demonstrated expertise in geospatial analysis and techno-economic optimization.
• A background working in a startup environment, product development, or energy consulting.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical goals and risks to both internal teams and external partners.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred qualifications

• An MS or PhD in a relevant field such as electrical engineering, economics, or technology policy.
• Experience with a variety of programming languages and tools, including front-end technologies like React or Mapbox, and back-end tools such as R, Julia, or MATLAB.
• Advanced knowledge of geospatial back-end tools, including GeoPandas and spatial indexing.
• Two or more years of experience in an early-stage technology startup or energy consulting role.
• A strong desire to master the engineering and regulatory factors that influence transmission investment decisions.

Compensation

We offer a hybrid work environment to support our team members.

How to apply

If you are passionate about advancing renewable energy through innovative technology and analytical rigor, we invite you to apply. Please submit your application to join our team as we work to transform the future of global power transmission.