Senior Power Systems Engineer

October 28

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Montauk Capital

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Finance • Energy • SaaS

Montauk Capital is a venture investment and operating firm founded in 2023 that builds and invests across the 'Electron Economy'—companies at the intersection of electrification, infrastructure, AI, Web3, fintech, and sustainability. Montauk partners with founders to create software-driven solutions focused on AI infrastructure, logistics and industrial efficiency, energy and resiliency (smart buildings, energy systems), marketplaces and financial/insurance innovations, and data center and power infrastructure. Their portfolio includes parametric climate insurance, AI energy procurement tools, Web3 drone data platforms, novel data center infrastructure, and an electricity-futures-backed stablecoin. The team combines investment, operational, and sector experience in energy, climate tech, infrastructure, and venture-backed scaling.

1 - 10 employees

Founded 2023

💸 Finance

⚡ Energy

☁️ SaaS

📋 Description

• Own core power systems math and models: AC power flow, transient/dynamic analysis, Jacobians, eigenvectors, differential equations • Design and implement a custom power flow engine and related calculations (speed and/or nuanced accuracy as competitive moat) • Validate modeling approaches, catch mistakes, and guide implementation details in real time • Focus on low-inertia, renewable-heavy grids: voltage/frequency stability, control, protection, transient behavior • Design and validate the dynamic behavior of large loads and IBR. • Bridge legacy methods and new approaches: respect physics/math, innovate on implementation for performance and scalability • Collaborate with advisors/consultants • Provide full-time velocity and technical leadership • Partner with the engineering team to integrate models into the product, support the MVP and beyond

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of Power Systems Engineering experience • PhD in Power Systems Engineering from a top program • Experience with low inertia power systems (wind, solar, batteries vs traditional spinning turbines) • Research background in renewable energy integration, distribution/transmission grid • Deep understanding of voltage/frequency stability, transient analysis, harmonics & control systems • Familiarity with the interconnection process, standards, and grid codes. • Fluency in power systems math (Jacobian matrices, eigenvectors, differential equations) • AC power flows and transient analysis knowledge • Must “eat, sleep and breathe” mathematical foundations • Expert knowledge with at least one of these software: PSS/E, Power Factory, PSLF • RTDS expertise is a plus • Has a relevant list of publications

🏖️ Benefits

• Aligned Incentives – Competitive compensation and equity so you share directly in the value we create. • Flexibility with Connection – A remote schedule with quarterly team offsites. • Direct Impact & Visibility – A collaborative culture where your ideas matter and your contributions have immediate, visible impact across the firm. • Growth with the Firm – As we scale, so will your role. • Mission-Driven Team – We’re solving real world problems as a team and are building a unified, high growth company together.