Associate Automation Engineer (PE I)

Location: Pullman, Washington, United States; 100% on-site. The role requires at least 25% domestic and international travel.

Salary: $84,200–$124,500 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops power system protection, automation, microgrid, and power management solutions for customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Design, develop, test, integrate, and commission POWERMAX power management and microgrid control systems.
• Program RTAC systems and develop HMIs for customized electrical system solutions.
• Configure, validate, install, commission, and support automation and protection systems.
• Prepare functional design specifications, design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and project deliverables.
• Conduct factory acceptance testing and provide on-site commissioning support.
• Train and assist customers while coordinating with project managers and engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience with electric power systems, automation practices, and industry applications.
• Knowledge of power system protection and control, integration, automation, communications, protective relays, and system design.
• Working knowledge of software integration, industrial controls, PLCs, SCADA practices, Ethernet systems, and industry protocols including IEC 61850, DNP, and Modbus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally at least 25% of the time and work 100% on-site in Pullman, Washington.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills, along with the ability to learn new skills and work cooperatively in a team environment. A satisfactory background check and negative drug test are required.

Nice to have

• Engineer in Training certificate.
• Experience in electrical utilities, industrial plants, consulting engineering, or system integration.
• Project engineering experience.
• Experience with Vision or other project management tracking software.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned company with an employer-funded stock ownership plan and 401(k) options.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Ten paid holidays, vacation starting at 12 days annually, nine paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Additional wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.