Power Grid Automation Engineer III

Company

hirify.global develops engineered electrical power grid solutions and manufactures equipment for safe and reliable electricity distribution.

What you will do

• Lead the technical integration of power grid automation solutions from proposal and quoting through customer site acceptance.
• Develop functional descriptions and pricing for switchgear automation proposals.
• Design logic, program protective relays and controllers, and test automation systems.
• Provide pre- and post-sales technical support for customized distribution automation solutions.
• Develop reusable software templates and hardware-based product packages.
• Train customers and colleagues, support installation and commissioning, mentor Automation Engineers, and present technical solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of progressive experience in power engineering design or development.
• Advanced knowledge of three-phase power systems, including symmetrical components, load flow, and overcurrent protection.
• Experience with protective relay integration and logic programming for SEL, ABB, Hitachi, Siemens, or GE relays.
• Knowledge of power-system communications, fiber-optic cable selection, radio and cellular communications, and antenna selection.
• Training and experience in protective relays, switchgear, electrical troubleshooting, and industrial or utility programming.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 50% of the time, including occasional weekends.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Health club membership support and tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k), annual profit sharing, vacation, and quarterly incentive pay eligibility.
• Work in an air-conditioned and heated manufacturing facility.