Expert, Quantitative Power System Analyst (AI)

Location: Hybrid in Oakland, California; office attendance required at least two or three days per week

Salary: $129,000–$207,000 per year, plus eligibility for discretionary incentive compensation

Company

hirify.global operates an electric transmission and distribution utility focused on reliability, resilience, and grid modernization.

What you will do

• Lead the development and deployment of Distribution System State Estimation and predictive analytics capabilities.
• Design and operationalize grid intelligence platforms using SCADA, AMI, DER, outage, weather, and asset health data.
• Develop real-time and forecasted visibility into distribution circuit conditions, asset health, operational risk, and reliability outcomes.
• Establish technical standards and best practices for digital grid modeling, forecasting, and advanced analytics.
• Identify future challenges, develop recommendations, and create innovative quantitative models, tools, and processes.
• Provide technical leadership, assess third-party work, and coach, mentor, and train colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, machine learning, computer science, physics, econometrics, economics, engineering, mathematics, applied sciences, statistics, business, or an equivalent field.
• At least 6 years of job-related experience; alternatively, a master’s degree with 5 years or a doctorate with 3 years of experience.
• Experience developing complex quantitative models and analytical assumptions.
• Ability to work from the Oakland office at least two or three days per week.
• Strong capability in predictive grid intelligence, reliability analytics, and data-driven decision-making.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in power system engineering.
• Eight years of job-related experience.
• Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, physics-based modeling, and digital twin technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with remaining workdays available remotely depending on business needs.
• Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide reliability strategy and grid modernization.
• Participation in industry-wide best-practice development and technical leadership.
• Eligibility for discretionary incentive compensation programs.