Junior Substation Primary Engineer (FACTS)

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America; hybrid remote/office

Company

hirify.global develops energy systems and grid technologies, including HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high-voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

What you will do

• Develop project design criteria, main one-line diagrams, and station auxiliary one-line diagrams for high-voltage substation and FACTS projects.
• Create general arrangement, layout, elevation, grounding, trench, and conduit design drawings.
• Perform cable ampacity, grounding, lightning, illumination, station auxiliary load, and other electrical engineering calculations.
• Prepare equipment specifications, detailed bills of materials, and conceptual designs for pricing.
• Review manufacturer documentation and develop engineering execution plans supporting project schedules.
• Support customer meetings and project teams by identifying safety, reliability, cost, and schedule risks and proposing technical solutions.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering; Electronics or Mechanical Engineering may be considered when experience aligns with high-voltage substations or FACTS projects.
• At least 3 years of experience in primary electrical design for high-voltage substations or FACTS projects.
• Knowledge of ANSI standards; IEC standards knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with equipment typically used in substations.
• Flexibility to travel locally and occasionally internationally for customer meetings and project sites, approximately 20%.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Revit.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid remote/office work with opportunities to collaborate with a global team.
• Medical benefits, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform.
• Opportunities to work on and lead innovative projects and participate in employee resource groups.