Protection and Control Engineer II (Power Systems)

Location: Remote, based in the United States; travel required at 30% or more.

Company

hirify.global provides consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges, with a focus on modern, secure, resilient grids and renewable energy.

What you will do

• Perform protection studies, including model development, short-circuit studies, equipment duty analysis, protection coordination, and PRC compliance studies.
• Prepare relay setting files for SEL, GE, and other protective relays.
• Prepare and review single-line, three-line, relay logic, relay DC, breaker DC, communication, protection panel, wiring, DC panel, and substation layout drawings.
• Prepare generation interconnection drawings for conventional and renewable energy resources.
• Provide technical support, review client design packages, and prepare equipment technical specifications.
• Manage multiple assigned tasks while meeting project quality, schedule, and budget objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering; the required education is a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience, including experience preparing and reviewing protection and control drawings.
• Familiarity with power system protection analysis tools, including PSCAD, ETAP, EasyPower, ASPEN, and CYME.
• Familiarity with preparing relay setting files for SEL and GE relays and using SEL Quickset.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Strong technical and report preparation skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly in written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to change.
• Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships and produce high-quality documents with ownership.

Nice to have

• Experience with CAPE.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time remote position based in the United States with travel of 30% or more.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% premium coverage for the employee.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match, fully vested from day one.