Transmission Planning Engineer - Intern (Summer 2027) (Power Systems)

Location: US, Dayton, OH

Company

hirify.global is a US-based global power company developing and operating energy infrastructure and advancing renewable energy solutions.

What you will do

• Support steady-state power-flow and short-circuit studies using PSS®E, TARA, and DSA Tools.
• Assist with transmission interconnection and reactive-compensation studies for large loads and generation.
• Build and maintain steady-state, dynamics, and short-circuit representations of the hirify.global transmission system.
• Support NERC modeling data processes, including MOD-032 data collection, FAC-008 facility ratings, and model validation.
• Gain exposure to transmission operations planning, outage coordination, and MISO and PJM submission systems.
• Attend substation and facility site visits while collaborating with engineers, technicians, and regulatory experts.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
• Coursework in power systems, circuits, or electric machines.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in Dayton, Ohio, United States, including participation in facility site visits.

Nice to have

• Exposure to power-flow or short-circuit software such as PSS®E, TARA, ASPEN, CAPE, or DSA Tools.
• Familiarity with the NERC, FERC, PJM, and MISO regulatory landscape.
• Coursework or project experience in power system analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and agile work environment.
• Formalized hirify.global-specific learning opportunities focused on the responsible energy transition.
• Networking with peers and hirify.global leaders through events, lunch-and-learns, and speaker series.
• Opportunities to engage in open discussions about the future of energy.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, integrity, and sustainability.