Senior Transmission & Interconnection Specialist

Socket.dev; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hut 8 in Miami, FL seeks a Senior Associate, Transmission & Interconnection to support interconnection planning for large load and co‑located generation assets across the United States. You will work with utilities and grid operators to prepare study materials, maintain models, and translate findings for stakeholders.

You will lead power flow studies, drive model quality testing with external consultants, and help scale study throughput through workflow automation.

Qualifications

• BSEE from an ABET‑accredited program with a power emphasis.
• 5–8 years of experience in power systems, transmission planning, and interconnection.
• Proficient with power system modeling and simulation software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, TARA, or equivalent.
• Hands-on or oversight experience validating dynamic models via PSCAD/EMTP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for utility and grid operator submittals.
• Track study milestones and support related negotiation processes.
• Maintain internal records to support study oversight.
• Lead power flow studies for load capacity screening and cost estimation.
• Direct system stability and protection‑related studies as needed.
• Prepare clear, decision‑ready technical reports and translate findings for audiences.
• Direct external consultants for dynamic model validation and benchmarking.
• Drive workflow automation to scale study throughput as volume grows.

Skills

Power systems

Transmission planning

Interconnection studies

PSS/E/PSLF/PowerWorld

Data analytics

Report writing

PE license

Education

BSEE (ABET-accredited)

PE license (preferred)

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

TARA

PSCAD/EMTP

Job description

Hut 8 in Miami, FL seeks a Senior Associate, Transmission & Interconnection to support interconnection planning for large load and co‑located generation assets across the United States. You will work with utilities and grid operators to prepare study materials, maintain models, and translate findings for stakeholders.

You will lead power flow studies, drive model quality testing with external consultants, and help scale study throughput through workflow automation.