Principal Electrical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation + sick time

Equity participation

HQ in Southern California

Job summary

TAE Technologies in Southern California seeks a senior electrical engineer to lead a small team and oversee the design, development, procurement and operation of utility-scale electrical distribution and future generation systems.

You will design multi-MVA installations, coordinate with grid utilities, simulate loads, and ensure grounding and protection schemes meet high reliability standards across large facilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in ground-up multi-MVA power installation and operation in utility, nuclear or large industrial systems.
• Project leadership from concept to completion.
• Liaison with electrical system vendors, custom equipment and suppliers.
• Design and development of multi-MVA installations and liaison with power grid utilities.

Responsibilities

• The design and development of large distributed electrical systems from suitable grid-connection, transformation and connection to high power systems.
• Specification, procurement, and installation of large MVA electrical utility systems.
• Commissioning, operation, and monitoring of large MVA electrical utility systems.
• Design and implementation of grounding systems for AC and experimental systems.
• Future power generation at about 50MW level.

Skills

Multi-MVA installations

Liaison with grid utilities

Instrumentation & monitoring

Grounding design

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Description

TAE Technologies is a leader in commercial fusion energy, founded in 1998 with a mission to deliver clean, sustainable energy to the world. Using our proprietary Field Reversed Configuration (FRC) technology, we are advancing toward the commercialization of aneutronic hydrogen-boron fusion. As we transition from the Norm to the Da Vinci commercial prototype, we seek dedicated professionals to support our critical experimental operations

Job Details

TAE Technologies is a leader in commercial fusion energy, founded in 1998 with a mission to deliver clean, sustainable energy to the world. Using our proprietary Field Reversed Configuration (FRC) technology, we are advancing toward the commercialization of aneutronic hydrogen-boron fusion. As we transition from the Norm to the Da Vinci commercial prototype, we seek dedicated professionals to support our critical experimental operations

Responsible for leading a small electrical team and contributing to the design, development, procurement and operation of utility grade electrical distribution and future electrical generation.

About The Job

• The design and development of large distributed electrical systems from suitable grid-connection, transformation and connection to high power systems
• Specification, procurement, and installation of large MVA electrical utility systems
• Commissioning, operation, and monitoring of large MVA electrical utility systems
• Design and implementation of grounding systems and techniques for both for AC and experimental systems
• Future power generation at about 50MW level

About You

• Design and development of multi-MVA installations and liaison with power grid utilities.
• Analysis and planning of multi-MVA installations and interfacing with complex power supplies and systems
• Instrumentation and monitoring of distribution systems and boards for power quality and transient recording
• Experience in the design of grounding systems for substations or large facilities

Project Experience

• Project leadership from concept to completion
• At least 10 years’ experience of ground-up multi-MVA power installation and operation gained either in utility, nuclear or very large industrial systems
• Liaison with electrical system vendors, custom equipment and suppliers

Software Knowledge And Skills Required

• Simulation of distributed loads and interactions with bus, transformers and utility connections using SKM, ETAP or similar
• Design and simulation of graded protection systems, breakers and fusingTransient analysis of large loads during abnormal conditions

  Other Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Use of AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical etc. for design and documentation of electrical systems
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other scientists and engineers
  • Accuracy and the ability to identify and correct shortcomings in proposals and designs
  • Ability to rapidly gain new knowledge of unique electrical loads and systems
  • Awareness of EMI/EMC issues caused by large electrical loads and grounding issues

  Education

  B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related power utility engineering discipline or at least 10 years’ experience of utility electrical distribution, large MVA loads and power generation equipment, Professional Engineer status

  The total compensation package for this position is $175,000 - $220,000 may also include other elements depending on the position offered.

  About Us

  Imagination, skill, and will

  We are a diverse team of over 500 engineers, scientists, professionals, Maxwell Prize winners, and big thinkers from more than 40 countries with a track record of delivering on the innovative ways science can lead humanity into a brighter era. We are not afraid to envision a future where fusion and science can transform our world.

  What You’ll Get With Us

  • Generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (K) with company match, paid vacation + sick time, companywide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave
  • Payment rewards: For referring talent, novel research, and patents
  • A collaborative environment: An organization where talents and interests can plug in to different groups throughout the organization
  • Potential for equity participation
  • HQ in Southern California
  • A commitment to upholding and growing an inclusive organization

  Learn more

  tae.com

  Our podcast Good Clean Energy

  Instagram

  LinkedIn

  TAE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

  We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us [e-mail] to request accommodations or request more information.

  Note to Agencies

  TAE prefers to hire directly and maintains an existing preferred supplier list. We do not accept speculative CVs or referrals from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.