Senior Engineer- Distribution Automation (Hybrid Schedule)

Location: Westwood, Massachusetts, United States. Hybrid schedule with at least three days per week in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays; availability for up to five office days may be required. Travel throughout the service territory is required 20% of the time, including MA, CT, and NH.

Annual salary: $129,450–$143,830, commensurate with experience. The position may also be eligible for an incentive.

Company

hirify.global operates electric utility systems and distribution infrastructure supported by telecommunications and SCADA technologies.

What you will do

• Plan, design, implement, operate, and support wireless SCADA data telecommunications systems for electric operations.
• Configure wireless data communications networks, telecom equipment, and interfaces to field RTU devices.
• Support construction and maintenance of digital microwave, mobile and fixed wireless networks, paging systems, and related infrastructure.
• Analyze wireless SCADA communications and troubleshoot field-device failures affecting remote operations.
• Coordinate with senior engineers, Field Communications, and cross-functional teams to select technologies, products, and services for assigned projects.
• Provide emergency storm response and support restoration activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting wireless SCADA data telecommunications systems.
• Understanding of wireless SCADA telecommunications over radio, cellular, and fiber media.
• Basic understanding of SCADA engineering concepts, including DNP 3.0 protocol.
• Strong communication, presentation, coordination, and project collaboration skills.
• Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States. Hybrid office attendance and travel across MA, CT, and NH are required.

Nice to have

• Experience applying wireless SCADA telecommunications infrastructure in utility environments using DNP 3.0.
• Understanding of electric utility systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangements support work-life balance, subject to operational needs and performance.
• Competitive total rewards and benefits program.
• Regular employees participate in emergency restoration assignments when required.
• Work includes both office-based engineering and field activities in industrial and outdoor environments.