Associate Project Engineer - Design (Electrical Controls)

Location: Pullman, Washington, United States; onsite at the SEL corporate office. US citizenship required.

Salary: $82,000–$122,000 annually for the Associate Project Engineer level; the range may differ for other experience levels.

Company

hirify.global is a 100% employee-owned engineering and manufacturing company developing electrical control and protection solutions.

What you will do

• Design electrical control and protection cabinets, including schematics, panel layouts, wiring, grounding, and labeling.
• Select components such as transformers, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, power supplies, and circuit protection devices.
• Maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of materials.
• Apply creepage and clearance requirements and ensure compliance with applicable standards and codes.
• Collaborate with component design, manufacturing, test, and qualification teams through design reviews and iterations.
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, qualification testing, production transition, technical documentation, regulatory reviews, audits, and certifications.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of electrical component selection for industrial or power applications.
• Understanding of wiring practices, grounding, and cable management.
• Familiarity with creepage and clearance requirements.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety and compliance standards.
• Ability to document designs clearly and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• US citizenship.

Nice to have

• Experience designing cabinets for power systems, protection, automation, or industrial controls.
• Knowledge of thermal management, EMC/EMI considerations, and NEMA/IP environmental ratings.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar electrical CAD tools.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and panel shop processes.
• Interest in iterative design and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with MIL Standards.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employee ownership with an employer-funded ESOP and personal 401(k) options.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays, vacation starting at 12 days annually, 9 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.
• Work in Pullman, Eastern Washington, with access to nearby mountains, rivers, forests, schools, and universities.