Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer

Pacific Fusion; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

6% employer 401k matching

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Job summary

Pacific Fusion is seeking an Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer to lead the building systems for our nuclear fusion demonstration facility in San Leandro, CA. You will develop mechanical equipment requirements, support HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and join cross-functional teams through design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and operations.

The role requires a minimum BS in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years in industrial facility design and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS, Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years in design, construction, facility ops, and commissioning for industrial facilities.
• Experience with HVAC, process piping, fire sprinkler, and plumbing.
• Hands-on experience with commissioning and operations.
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop facility mechanical equipment requirements and guidelines for building systems.
• Assist in design and development of utility systems including pneumatic, fluid, and vacuum.
• Interface with engineers, scientists, and technicians for inputs.
• Ensure building systems documentation supports permitting, design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Develop building systems commissioning, maintenance, and operations plans.

Skills

Multidisciplinary program management

Proactive self-starter

Team collaboration

Reliability

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HVAC systems

Piping systems

Job description

About Pacific Fusion

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.

We are rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.

Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.

Why This Role Matters

As the Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the
integration of mechanical building system requirements for our nuclear fusion
demonstration system. You will work across several teams to develop the
building systems which enables us to achieve net facility gain. During
construction you will work with design consulting engineering and contractors to
ensure a quality installation which can be safely maintained. Following
construction, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and future
upgrades of the building systems. This position is based in San Leandro, California and will require up to 25% travel to
our Los Lunas, New Mexico facility for the first 2 years during the design and permitting process. The role will transition to Los Lunas, New Mexico in 2028, after which the expectation is relocation to New Mexico or near 100% presence in New Mexico.

What You'll Do

• Develop facility mechanical equipment requirements and guidelines for building systems including HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, and other infrastructure systems.
• Assist in the design and development of utility systems including pneumatic, fluid, and vacuum systems.
• Interface with engineers, scientists, and technicians to obtain facility mechanical inputs.
• Work with the Infrastructure Design Team to ensure building mechanical systems are documented and designed appropriately for permitting design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Develop building systems commissioning, maintenance, and operations plans.

What You Bring

• Minimum BS, Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 7+ years of experience working in design, construction, facility operations, and commissioning for industrial, manufacturing, or research facilities
• Experience with HVAC, process piping, fire sprinkler, and plumbing systems
• Hands on experience with industrial, manufacturing, or research facility commissioning and operations
• Strong multidisciplinary program management skills and ability to work diligently across cross functional teams
• Proactive, doer, and self starter mindset
• Cooperative and positive attitude which influences your peers to be the best versions of themselves
• Track record of reliability and ability to drive results

Bonus Points For

• PE license
• Experience working in a startup
• Experience working in industries such as: fusion, energy, aerospace, chemical

Pay Range:

$138,100 — $207,100 USD

TOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES

• Industry-competitive salary
• Equity plan
• 6% employer 401k matching
• Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits.

EQUAL OPPORTUNTITY

Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE

This position may require access to information or technology that is subject to U.S. export control laws, such as ITAR or EAR. Under these regulations, we are required to ensure that such access is provided only to individuals who are classified as 'U.S. Persons.' This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

RECRUITING AGENCIES

Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place. In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees. Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.