Associate Engineer - Distribution Planning

Location: Orange, Connecticut, United States; office-based

Salary: $72,400–$99,600 per year

Company

hirify.global provides utility and energy infrastructure services, including electric distribution and grid operations.

What you will do

• Conduct distribution studies covering voltage, thermal loading, N-1 contingencies, power factor, short circuit, flicker, reliability, and resiliency.
• Analyze distributed energy resource interconnections, including photovoltaic systems and battery storage, as well as new customer load interconnections across multiple voltage levels.
• Apply distribution planning criteria and utility engineering practices to identify system deficiencies and develop recommendations.
• Recommend distribution automation devices and support grid automation and non-wires alternative initiatives.
• Use GIS mapping, power-flow, protection-analysis, and other distribution planning tools to improve planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams and industry peers, support knowledge development, and assist with storm restoration efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required; a power systems concentration is preferred.
• 0–2 years of industry-related experience; relevant transmission and distribution, protection and control, or other engineering experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of power-system studies, including power flow, distributed energy resources, voltage, contingency, phase imbalance, power factor correction, short circuit, capacity, and distribution automation.
• Ability to interpret and document engineering work and review work completed by others.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory standards, including NERC, NPCC, ISO, and PUC requirements.
• Initial or competent proficiency with power-system analytics software such as CYME, PSS/E, or ASPEN.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• 12% 401(k) match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development, and career advancement pathways.
• Employees may be assigned system emergency or NERC reliability compliance responsibilities when applicable to their business area.