What You'll Do
Lead the design of the Megawatt-scale electrical system and associated controls for the Joule Hive™ Thermal Battery and subsequent products/projects.
Lead the development of electrical analysis/simulation methodologies to support system design.
Manage and review work from contractors working on electrical and controls system design, fabrication and installation.
Collaborate with the rest of the design team to enable an optimal design that meets requirements.
Keep up with the latest tools and programs; perform technical research and self-training as needed.
Perform site-specific electrical system studies and designs with customers to enable project execution
Lead hiring, training and mentoring junior engineers
Support on-site system installation and commissioning as necessary
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with at least seven years of electrical system design and deployment experience.
At least 3 years of experience developing, evaluating and deploying large medium voltage (10+ kV) electrical power systems (switch gears, medium voltage drives, etc.)
At least 3 years of experience creating electrical diagrams (wiring, SLD, three-line diagrams, etc.).
Professional Engineering license in electrical engineering in a plus.
Experience designing and developing power electronic equipment and their associated controls from scratch is a plus.
Experience devising creative design solutions without losing focus on the defined scope and timeline.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organization & detail-orientation
A collaborative, highly adaptable spirit, and a love of challenging assumptions.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package, including equity options
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 4% matching
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with an additional two weeks for birthing parents
20 days of flexible vacation days annually
A minimum of 10 days of paid company holidays
Access to commuter benefits
Access to a Health Savings Plan with company contributions
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