Associate Engineer - Distribution Planning (Power Systems)

Location: Rochester, New York, United States; office-based role.

Base salary: $72,400–$90,500 per year, depending on experience and location.

Company

hirify.global is an energy and utility company operating electricity networks and supporting grid modernization, reliability, and distributed energy integration.

What you will do

• Perform distribution studies covering voltage, thermal loading, N-1 contingencies, power factor, short circuit, flicker, reliability, and resiliency.
• Analyze distribution system interconnections for photovoltaic generation, battery storage, and new customer loads across multiple voltage levels.
• Collaborate on non-wires alternatives, battery storage, smart grids, and grid automation solutions.
• Apply distribution criteria and utility engineering practices to identify system deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Recommend distribution automation devices and develop designs aligned with program objectives.
• Support storm restoration, internal initiatives, industry activities, and knowledge sharing within the team.

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 controls, or comparable engineering experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of engineering planning, operations, design, analytics, modeling, calculations, construction, and engineering documentation.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements, including NERC, NPCC, ISO, and PUC standards.
• Knowledge of power system studies, including power flow, distributed energy resources, voltage, contingency, phase imbalance, power factor correction, short circuit, capacity, and distribution automation.
• Experience with power system analytics tools such as CYME, PSSE, or ASPEN is valuable.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• 12% 401(k) match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Clear career advancement pathways.