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Power Systems Engineer, Tapestry

Google X· Hardware Engineering
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Mountain View, CA$159k - $277kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Role within Google’s Tapestry group focusing on transforming multi-source grid and network data into unified CIM standards, validating models, and enabling an AI-powered grid platform.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary cross-functional technical liaison connecting internal and external teams to align on data requirements.
  • Co-pilot to Product Management to define the Model Ingestion User Journey and Functional Requirements.
  • Utilize internal ingestion tooling to process grid models from industry comment file format into CIM format; collaborate with Software Engineering to provide operational feedback and drive tooling improvements.
  • Validate that ingested models meet use-case requirements with technical data requirements; ensure correct geolocation and simulatable results.
  • Stage and deliver validated grid models into testing and production applications.
  • Lead User Acceptance Testing: conduct rigorous application-level testing, coordinate with end-users for validation, and provide final engineering sign-off.

Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in power systems modeling and analysis
  • Deep technical understanding of power system topologies and explicit experience with CIM and data conversion between CIM and other formats
  • Define and oversee the structural CIM implementation strategy for multi-vendor datasets
  • Participation or contributions to CIM user groups (e.g., CIMug / UCA International Users Group), IEC TC57/ IEC 61970 and 61968, or open-source CIM tooling communities
  • Strong understanding of power flow, short circuit analysis, transient stability, and economic dispatch
  • Proficiency in power system analysis software; experience with GIS and operational datasets
  • Experience with scientific programming languages (e.g., Matlab, Python, JAX, C++, Julia) and willingness to expand to new languages
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Comfort navigating modern software environments, working with data layers, ingestion tools, and collaborating with developers

Skills

Required:Cross-functional collaborationModel ingestion and data transformationCIM (Common Information Model)Power systems analysisProgramming languages

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous PTO and flexible hybrid work model
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Professional development
  • Opportunity to work on real-world problems within an Alphabet-backed environment
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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