Senior Substation Primary Engineer (AIS)

Location: Hybrid (Remote/Office) in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico

Company

hirify.global is an energy technology company focused on reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy systems across more than 90 countries.

What you will do

• Lead primary engineering and design for greenfield and brownfield air-insulated high-voltage substations.
• Develop grounding, lightning protection, cable sizing, battery sizing, illumination, sag-tension, short-circuit force, and busbar sizing designs.
• Prepare single-line diagrams, general arrangements, layouts, sections, equipment erection drawings, grounding details, and trench layouts.
• Specify and size high-voltage equipment according to IEEE and IEC standards, including transformers, breakers, disconnectors, and voltage transformers.
• Review and approve manufacturer documentation, vendor shop drawings, calculations, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with sales and bidding teams, lead complex projects, and coach younger engineers.

Requirements

• Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering degree.
• 8+ years of experience in high-voltage substation design within a utility, EPC, or consulting environment.
• Experience with detailed engineering, primary equipment selection, safety considerations, construction processes, and international standards for high-voltage substations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Revit.
• Knowledge of IEEE and IEC codes, safety in design, EHS, and AC substation engineering practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, client-handling, and independent project leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.
• English is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid remote/office work environment in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico.
• Continuous learning and exposure to a dynamic, intercultural environment.
• Opportunities for growth in strategy, planning, and customer-focused areas, with cross-functional networking.
• Career growth and development opportunities with a supportive work culture.
• Company-paid health and wellness benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, savings fund, and parental leave and family-building benefits.