Power System Distribution Specialist; Tapestry

Power System Distribution Specialist (Tapestry) About The Team

Tapestry is X’s moonshot for the electric grid. We are a team of software engineers, power systems experts and clean energy geeks who are impatient to tackle climate change head on through our energy system. Tapestry is on a mission to make the world’s electric grid visible so everyone, everywhere can access clean, affordable and reliable energy. We are working with partners around the world to create AI powered tools that will help everyone who works with the grid build and manage a carbon‑free and secure electricity system.

Tapestry, a fast‑paced team within X (formerly Google X) is looking for a power system specialist with a strong background in distribution planning and a deep understanding of the challenges distribution utilities are facing. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in working with both external partners and the internal cross‑functional team in Tapestry, focusing on distribution modeling and simulation.

• Architect and define the next generation of grid planning workflows. Develop and translate product visions and strategy into engineering specifications and scalable user‑centric design.
• Serve as the deep domain thought leader for cross‑functional teams, collaborating closely with software engineers, designers, product managers, and external partners.
• Lead technical validation of our tools, ensuring breakthrough technology.
• Pioneer methods for ingesting and normalizing complex, real‑world utility data at scale.

• Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related technical fields.
• 5+ years of experience in power systems analysis and distribution planning at an electric utility or consultancy.
• Strong understanding of power system principles, including power flow, short circuit analysis, contingency analysis, and power factor correction.
• Proficiency in power system analysis software (e.g. CYME, Synergi Electric, Power Factory, Grid Lab‑D, etc.).
• Familiarity with leveraging operational datasets—such as SCADA, AMI (smart meter), or OMS (outage) data.
• Experience/knowledge in programming languages (e.g., Matlab, Python, JAX, C++, Julia, etc.) and automating complex studies or data handling tasks.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Previous experience in a software product environment, agile development, or working closely with software engineering teams.
• Understanding of the DER interconnection process from the developer’s perspective (e.g., hosting capacity analysis, system impact studies), not just utility screening.
• Functional knowledge of related technologies that impact planning, such as Distribution Automation (DA), Protection Coordination, Voltage Optimization (VO), Demand Response (DR), and Managed Charging.
• Thrive on ambiguity, setting own goals and effectively delivering to them in a very fast‑changing environment.
• Ability to influence without authority, working with technical and cross‑functional teams who do not report into this role to get things done.
• Experience working in a startup‑like environment.

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Information Technology
• Industry: Research