Senior Engineer (Interconnection and Transmission Planning)

Location: Austin, Texas, US; remote work available in the US and Canada; hybrid and remote options may be available depending on the position. Occasional travel of 10% or less may be required.

Company

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

What you will do

• Perform complex interconnection studies, including load flow, short-circuit, and transient-stability analysis across multiple ISOs and utilities in the Eastern Interconnect and ERCOT.
• Develop and validate IBR and large-load models for interconnection applications across PSSE, PSCAD, TSAT, and other software platforms.
• Review and replicate ISO and utility study results, identify errors, and evaluate alternative network-upgrade mitigations.
• Support generation, large-load, and merchant-transmission developers through interconnection processes.
• Collaborate on interconnection studies, follow regulatory and industry changes, and support new products and services.
• Coach and develop staff while providing subject-matter expertise to internal teams and clients.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
• Experience with IBR modeling, transmission planning, or interconnection studies and processes.
• Strong understanding of FERC, NERC, and ISO interconnection requirements and standards.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one relevant software package, preferably several: PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld, ASPEN, or PSCAD.
• Ability to work remotely from the US or Canada.

Nice to have

• Experience working at an ISO or utility, or consulting for these entities.
• Experience with large-load interconnection studies and modeling.
• Automation experience with Python, C#, or SQL.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% premium coverage for employees.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee ownership program.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match, fully vested from day one.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options depending on the position.