Principal Engineer (Behind-the-Meter Gas Generation)

Location: Remote within the US or Canada; occasional travel of 20% or less may be required.

Company

hirify.global provides consulting expertise and energy intelligence software for complex power engineering, grid modeling, and energy infrastructure challenges.

What you will do

• Lead feasibility studies, generation strategy development, and technology selection for behind-the-meter gas generation serving hyperscale and AI data centers.
• Evaluate reciprocating engines, gas turbines, combined-cycle, and CHP/CCHP options based on reliability, efficiency, emissions, fuel supply, lifecycle cost, scalability, and maintainability.
• Advise clients on sizing, redundancy, utility interconnections, BESS, microgrids, EMS, and mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
• Develop Basis of Design documents, design criteria, technical specifications, and engineering standards.
• Serve as Owner’s Engineer or Independent Engineer across FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and early operations.
• Lead technical due diligence, procurement evaluations, acceptance testing, performance validation, and multidisciplinary engineering oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline; a master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in power generation, utility infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, or large industrial energy systems.
• Experience leading engineering for gas generation facilities of 50 MW or larger; projects exceeding 100 MW are strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of natural gas engines, gas turbine plants, medium- and high-voltage systems, utility interconnections, microgrids, EMS, and protection and control systems.
• Experience as an Owner’s Engineer, Independent Engineer, EPC engineering lead, or utility engineering leader, with strong client-facing communication and leadership skills.
• Professional Engineer licensing is preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience with hyperscale or AI data center developments and campuses exceeding 100 MW of critical load.
• Familiarity with major generation OEMs including Rolls-Royce mtu, Wärtsilä, Caterpillar, GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, or Solar Turbines.
• Knowledge of IEEE, IEC, NFPA, utility, and environmental regulations, including air permitting.
• Participation in industry task forces or working groups.
• Experience using AI and automation tools to improve engineering quality, productivity, and innovation.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with industry leaders on advanced energy intelligence and grid modernization.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% premium coverage for the employee.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% match, fully vested from day one.