Primary Talent Partners has an open 12 month W2 contract with a large utilities client of ours that is fully remote! Pay Range:  $80.00 to $89.00 per hour (No PTO, benefits, etc but self funded ACA-compliant healthcare plan available to opt-in to) We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong experience in meta-heuristic algorithms, Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP), and Python-based optimization to support advanced grid investment planning at scale. This role will focus on designing and prototyping adaptive optimization models that handle complex, non-linear, and combinatorial planning challenges with real-world constraints. As an integral part of the AI delivery team, you will help develop and deploy next-generation optimization tools using techniques such as Genetic Algorithms, Harmony Search, and MILP, tailored for evolving business and regulatory landscapes. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement meta-heuristic and MILP-based optimization models in Python for grid investment planning. • Prototype and evaluate algorithms like Genetic Algorithms (GA), Harmony Search, and MILP to solve large-scale, non-linear, constrained optimization problems. • Incorporate real-world constraints such as capacity thresholds, investment budgets, and evolving business priorities into optimization logic. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand investment criteria, shifting priorities, and regulatory mandates. • Ensure models are adaptable and scalable, enabling flexibility for new constraints without re-architecting core logic. • Conduct exploratory data analysis and preprocessing to prepare model inputs. • Integrate models with analytics ecosystems (e.g., PowerBI/Tableau, Excel) to streamline result interpretation. • Facilitate hands-on workshops with business users, covering: • Model configuration and setup • Input data preparation • Interpretation of optimization results • Interpret and articulate optimization model outputs to non-technical stakeholders, translating complex results into actionable business insights. Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com #PTPJobs