Senior Energy Market Modeler (Energy)

TL;DR

Senior Energy Market Modeler (Energy): Developing advanced modeling and optimization frameworks for integrated energy system planning with an accent on electric sector planning and techno-economic analysis. Focus on designing co-optimization methodologies for generation, transmission, and demand-side resources to build a low-carbon grid.

Location: Hybrid in Reston, VA or Remote within the US

Salary: $89,649 - $152,404

Company

hirify.global is a global advisory and technology services provider that helps clients solve complex challenges and navigate the energy transition.

What you will do

• Develop data and optimization models for capacity expansion, production cost, and integrated resource planning.
• Lead co-optimization efforts across generation, transmission, distribution, and demand-side resources under uncertainty.
• Implement techno-economic frameworks to evaluate system reliability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct research on electricity market design, policy implications, and emerging technologies.
• Translate complex quantitative simulation results into actionable insights and visual representations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions for utilities and ISOs.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Operations Research, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, CS, or Economics with 3+ years of energy-related experience.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of professional experience in an energy-related field.
• Expertise in optimization theory, techno-economic analysis, and power system planning.
• Hands-on experience with capacity expansion tools such as PLEXOS, IPM, Encompass, or GenX.
• Proficiency in Python, Julia, or GAMS and commercial solvers like CPLEX, Gurobi, or Xpress-MP.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• PhD in a relevant quantitative or engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience in the energy sector.
• Knowledge of security-constrained economic dispatch and power system fundamentals.
• Experience in academic writing, policy analysis, or stakeholder engagement.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge challenges shaping the future of electricity markets.
• Collaborative environment focused on helping team members achieve their best work.
• Competitive compensation with clear opportunities for professional growth.
• Inclusive workplace as an equal opportunity employer.