Lead Electrical Engineer - Multi-MVA Power Systems (Fusion)

Physics World; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Equity participation

Job summary

TAE Technologies seeks a senior electrical leader to design, develop and operate large multi-MVA distribution systems, from grid connection to high‑power generation.

You will lead a small electrical team, coordinate with vendors, oversee grounding, protection schemes, and grounding; expect to work on utility-scale projects and future 50 MW generation. The compensation reflects market norms for California roles.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in ground-up multi-MVA installations in utility, nuclear or large industrial settings.
• Experience liaising with vendors, and designing grounding systems for substations or large facilities.
• Ability to work independently and with scientists and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and operation of multi-MVA electrical systems from grid connection to high power packages.
• Procure and install large utility-scale systems; commissioning and monitoring.
• Design grounding systems and protection schemes; address EMI/EMC concerns.

Skills

Ground-up multi-MVA power install

Liaison with electrical vendors

Independent and collaborative work

Rapidly learn new electrical loads

EMI/EMC awareness

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineer status

10+ years in utility distribution / large systems

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

SKM / ETAP or similar

Grounding system design tools

Job description

TAE Technologies seeks a senior electrical leader to design, develop and operate large multi-MVA distribution systems, from grid connection to high‑power generation.

You will lead a small electrical team, coordinate with vendors, oversee grounding, protection schemes, and grounding; expect to work on utility-scale projects and future 50 MW generation. The compensation reflects market norms for California roles.