Grid Transformation Lead (Power Systems)

Location: Taylor, Texas, United States; hybrid

Expected salary: $160,000–$220,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops solutions for the Texas power grid and wholesale electricity market.

What you will do

• Develop a forward-looking vision and analytical frameworks for challenges facing the transforming electric grid.
• Apply power system simulation results to planning studies, operational analyses, and grid transformation initiatives.
• Develop documented simulation workflows, case management practices, and automation pipelines for reproducible large-scale studies.
• Research emerging generation, transmission, distribution, and grid technologies and assess their impact on hirify.global.
• Propose protocols, guides, and procedures for emerging solutions and market participation.
• Lead cross-functional teams and build partnerships with research organizations, universities, industry consortiums, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of job-related experience beyond degree requirements, including 8 years in electric power grid operations or planning.
• At least 8 years of hands-on experience with mathematical optimization, simulation engines, and open-source development.
• Deep expertise in at least two simulation domains, including power flows, SCOPF, production cost modeling, or capacity expansion modeling.
• Strong knowledge of numerical solvers and optimization engines such as CPLEX, IPOPT, and Gurobi, including LP, MIP, QP, and NLP formulations.
• Ability to formulate, implement, and debug optimization models for OPF, unit commitment, dispatch, and resource adequacy.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mathematics, operations research, or a related field; proficiency in Python or C/C++ and GitHub required.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD in electrical engineering, mathematics, operations research, or a related field.
• Experience with AI development toolkits.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and grow professionally.
• Work involves collaboration with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry consortiums.
• Some travel is required within the United States and internationally.