Principal Electrical Engineer (Electrical Studies & Modeling)

TL;DR

Principal Electrical Engineer (Electrical Studies & Modeling): Developing safe utility-scale electrical designs and leading power-system studies for renewable energy and power-generation projects with an accent on systems analysis, electrical modeling, and technical standards. Focus on modeling load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection coordination, transient stability, microgrids, and inverter-based resources while mentoring engineers and managing complex engineering deliverables.

Location: Remote within the United States with up to 15% travel.

Salary: $133,847–$194,078 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops and constructs utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure, including wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States.

What you will do

• Lead electrical systems analysis, modeling, and design for major utility-scale projects.
• Develop safe, economical, and code-compliant designs aligned with NEC, NESC, IEEE, NERC, IEC, and company standards.
• Manage engineering deliverables from proposal through project completion and establish processes for incorporating owner requirements into final designs.
• Collaborate with project teams, owners, vendors, and external engineering firms on technical solutions, procurement, and high-risk design decisions.
• Develop engineering metrics, objectives, standards, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and assess the performance of engineering partners.

Requirements

• 10+ years of engineering leadership experience in transmission, distribution, renewable energy, or power generation.
• Experience with PSCAD, ETAP, SKM, PSSE, and PSCAD/EMTDC modeling software.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or power systems engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection coordination, transient stability, electromagnetic transients, microgrids, and inverter-based resource studies.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time as project needs require.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience developing engineers and driving technical standards.
• Strong systems studies and modeling experience in the power and renewable energy sectors.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work with project-related travel.
• Competitive pay and work-life balance.
• Employer-paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees.
• 401(k) with company match, HSA, FSA, dental, and vision insurance.
• Education assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee- and family-focused culture with on-site gym access.