Distribution Design Engineer II

Location: Hybrid position based at the Grand Rapids or Petoskey, Michigan offices; field work, construction inspections, and occasional nights or weekends may be required.

Salary: $78,000–$85,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides environmental consulting and sustainable engineering services across water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

What you will do

• Analyze and design 4kV–35kV electric distribution systems, including line extensions, upgrades, and reliability improvements.
• Map and inventory overhead and underground distribution systems in the field.
• Develop construction work packages using GIS, AutoCAD, and client-specific design tools.
• Perform load calculations, voltage-drop analysis, load-flow studies, protective-device coordination, and arc-flash studies.
• Prepare unit lists, material lists, construction contracts, and construction specifications.
• Coordinate preconstruction meetings and conduct construction and post-construction inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• 2–5+ years of experience in electric distribution engineering, preferably with a utility, municipality, or consulting firm.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and CYME or similar distribution modeling tools.
• Strong knowledge of NESC, RUS, and utility design standards.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work nights and weekends when required by project schedules.
• EIT preferred; PE license is a plus.

Nice to have

• Experience with Milsoft WindMil E&A.
• Experience with O-Calc.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment with a hybrid office arrangement.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• People-focused culture supporting employee well-being, growth, diversity, and inclusion.