R&D Engineer 3 (Electrical Design)

TL;DR

R&D Engineer 3 (Electrical Design) (Power Systems/Microgrids): Designing electrical systems for microgrids and data centers with an accent on power distribution, system analysis, regulatory compliance, and subcontractor coordination. Focus on performing complex ETAP studies, developing electrical design documentation, and integrating grid controls, energy storage, and SCADA systems for industrial and energy applications.

Location: Remote within the United States; national and local travel may be required.

Salary: $108,908–$131,441 annually; full pay range of $97,642–$152,722 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops nuclear energy technology and engineering solutions for advanced power generation applications.

What you will do

• Coordinate the electrical design of microgrid and data center systems.
• Establish project requirements, develop schedules, and coordinate implementation.
• Create and review one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, functional specifications, system descriptions, engineering studies, reports, calculations, and ITAAC documentation.
• Review work products from interfacing engineering disciplines and accept subcontractor deliverables.
• Make technical decisions to ensure compliance with FERC, RTO, and ISO requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and cross-functional engineering, operations, maintenance, and planning teams.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least 5 years of commercial power industry experience in design or systems engineering.
• Knowledge of electric power distribution, load following, data center power demand, energy storage, grid-forming and grid-following controls, and EPMS.
• Extensive experience with ETAP for microgrid and distribution network analysis, load flow, short-circuit, protective relaying, and coordination studies.
• Experience with I&C systems, steam generation and valves, safety systems, and closed-loop SCADA-controlled industrial systems.
• Must be eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer license or an advanced degree.
• Experience with turbo-machinery and industrial processes.
• Participation in industry standards associations or working groups.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work within the United States with potential national and local travel.
• Strong emphasis on safety culture, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Quality assurance practices aligned with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.
• Full-time employee compensation and benefits are provided.