Power Systems, Principal

As Power Systems Principal at Hut 8, you support interconnection and transmission planning efforts across the United States as the company scales its energy infrastructure platform. You work with utilities and grid operators to prepare study materials, maintain power system models, and translate technical findings for internal and external stakeholders. Your work directly enables Hut 8 to secure reliable, cost-effective grid access for next-generation data centers, AI workloads, and Bitcoin mining operations.

What you'll do

• Prepare materials for utility and grid operator submittals
• Track study milestones and support related negotiation processes
• Maintain internal records to support study oversight
• Ensure model currency across regional grid operator systems
• Lead power flow studies to support load capacity screening, network upgrade cost estimation, and system reliability analysis
• Direct system stability and protection-related studies as needed
• Prepare and review clear, decision-ready technical reports and analysis
• Translate technical findings for engineering, business, and executive audiences
• Drive coordination and alignment across internal teams and stakeholders
• Direct external consultants to build and validate power flow and dynamic models using standard industry software, with eventual internalization
• Own dynamic model validation and benchmarking via model quality testing
• Drive adoption of workflow automation and modern software tools to scale study throughput as project volume grows

What you bring

• A BSEE from an ABET-accredited program with a power emphasis
• 5-8 years of experience in power systems, transmission planning, and interconnection gained as a consultant, ISO/utility engineer, or in an equivalent role
• Proficiency with power system modeling and simulation software such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, TARA, or equivalent
• Practical experience with direct hands-on or oversight of consultants to validate dynamic models via comparative assessment against PSCAD or EMTP modeling and simulation
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex interconnection study results and develop actionable recommendations
• Skill in report preparation, data analytics, and cost modeling, with clear written and verbal communication and the ability to translate technical findings for engineering and business audiences
• Proficiency with workflow automation and application program interfaces to scale process development as study volume grows

Nice to have

• Experience within an ISO/RTO, preferably 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
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or leading junior engineers on interconnection studies
• Experience presenting study findings and negotiation strategy directly to senior leadership or executive stakeholders
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license

About Hut 8

Hut 8 builds defining physical infrastructure at the intersection of energy and technology, powering next-generation data centers, AI workloads, and Bitcoin mining operations at scale. The company is headquartered in the Brickell area of Miami, Florida, where this role is based.