Senior Engineer - Grid Operations Midwest (EMS)

Location: Plainfield, Indiana, United States; hybrid work from remote and onsite locations after onboarding, with residence within a reasonable commute to the designated hirify.global facility required.

Company

hirify.global is a major U.S. energy company providing electric utility services and operating power transmission systems.

What you will do

• Manage complex engineering studies, projects, schedules, interfaces, and technical deliverables for energy management systems.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex EMS problems and assess their system-wide operational impact.
• Maintain and enhance advanced EMS applications, including State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, and Network applications.
• Coordinate with IT and EMS teams on cybersecurity, NERC, and O&P compliance.
• Develop engineering standards, technical procedures, reports, calculations, and recommendations for future EMS technologies.
• Participate in a 24x7 operational callout rotation and provide technical leadership on complex issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a Professional Engineer license; a master’s degree in engineering may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
• At least six years of related engineering experience, or five years with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, project management, technical analysis, and written and verbal communication.
• Ability to coordinate with teammates, business units, support groups, contractors, vendors, and clients.

Nice to have

• Experience with General Electric Grid EMS/DMS systems and electric transmission systems.
• In-depth knowledge of NERC CIP cybersecurity and transmission reliability standards.
• Experience with real-time computer systems and programming or scripting languages such as C++, FORTRAN, and Perl.
• Professional Engineer registration and utility industry experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement combining remote and onsite work after onboarding.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Friendly work environment with recognition for contributions.