Associate, Transmission & Interconnection

Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hut 8 is seeking an Associate, Power Systems Planning to support interconnection and transmission planning across the United States. You will maintain power system models, prepare study materials, and translate technical findings for stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have a BSEE with a power emphasis and 3–5 years in power systems, plus experience with PSS/E/PSLF/PowerWorld/PSCAD.

Qualifications

• BS EE with power emphasis from ABET-accredited program.
• 3–5 years in power systems, transmission planning, or interconnection as consultant or utility engineer.
• Proficiency in major power-system modeling tools listed above.
• Strong ability to interpret interconnection study results and make recommendations.
• Experience negotiating interconnection agreements and managing cost/schedule risk.
• Experience with report preparation and data analytics is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for utility and grid operator submittals.
• Track study milestones and support related negotiation processes.
• Maintain internal records to support study oversight.
• Conduct power flow studies and support reliability analyses.
• Coordinate with external consultants on model validation.

Skills

Power systems

Analytical skills

Interconnection negotiations

Report writing

Power system modeling

Education

BSEE (ABET-accredited, power emphasis)

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

PSCAD

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a motivated Associate, Power Systems Planning to support Hut 8's interconnection and transmission planning efforts across the United States. As Hut 8 scales its energy infrastructure platform—powering next-generation data centers, AI workloads, and Bitcoin mining operations—securing reliable, cost-effective grid access is mission-critical.

In this role, you will support the interconnection queue process for large load and co-located generation assets, working closely with utilities and grid operators to prepare study materials, maintain power system models, and translate technical findings for internal and external stakeholders. You will partner cross-functionally with the broader Transmission & Interconnection team to help identify, track, and mitigate interconnection timelines, cost exposures, and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare materials for utility and grid operator submittals
• Track study milestones and support related negotiation processes
• Maintain internal records to support study oversight
• Power System Modeling & Simulation

Maintain model currency across regional grid operator systems

• Perform power flow studies to support load capacity screening, network upgrade cost estimation, and system reliability analysis
• Support system stability and protection-related studies as needed
• Prepare clear technical reports and analysis
• Translate technical findings for both engineering and business audiences
• Support coordination across internal teams

Dynamic Model Quality Testing

• Coordinate with external consultants to build and validate power flow and dynamic models using standard industry software
• Process Improvement
• Support workflow automation and modern software tools to scale study throughput as project volume grows

ABOUT YOU

Required Qualifications

• BSEE from an ABET-accredited program with a power emphasis
• 3–5 years of experience in power systems, transmission planning, and interconnection gained as a consultant, ISO/utility engineer, or in an equivalent role
• Proficient with power system modeling and simulation software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, or equivalent)
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex interconnection study results and develop actionable recommendations
• Track record of successfully negotiating interconnection agreements and managing cost and schedule riskTARA
• Skilled in report preparation, data analytics, and cost modeling, with clear written and verbal communication
• Prior internship or co-op experience in power systems, transmission planning, or interconnection is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within an ISO/RTO, consulting firm, or utility, with exposure to organized markets such as PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, or the Southeast (Georgia Power, Duke, TVA)
• Direct exposure to large-load or HPC/data center power requirements—including in an academic context—is a strong plus given the unit's focus on speed to power
• Familiarity with dynamic model validation and benchmarking via model quality testing
• Proficiency with workflow automation and application program interfaces to scale process development as study volume grows
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or progress toward licensure