Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer - Fusion Power

Thea Energy; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

Thea Energy in Kearny, NJ is looking for a Senior Electrical Distribution Systems engineer to lead the design of power distribution architecture for an innovative fusion energy project. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering and at least 7 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include developing technical specifications, conducting simulations, and collaborating with external partners. The position offers a competitive salary between $95,000-$160,000 along with comprehensive health benefits and employee equity. Join a team dedicated to creating a sustainable energy future.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in power systems engineering including substation design.
• Strong understanding of IEEE, NFPA, IEC standards and grounding calculations.
• Experience in power systems for fusion devices or accelerators.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of the Eos power distribution architecture.
• Define grounding and lightning protection strategies.
• Evaluate integration of grid interconnection, backup generators, and BESS.

Skills

Electrical system modeling and simulation tools

Substation design

Grid integration

Industrial distribution infrastructure

Proficiency in ETAP

Proficiency in PowerFactory

CAD & Design Tools: AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field

Tools

ETAP

PowerFactory

PSCAD

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Thea Energy in Kearny, NJ is looking for a Senior Electrical Distribution Systems engineer to lead the design of power distribution architecture for an innovative fusion energy project. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering and at least 7 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include developing technical specifications, conducting simulations, and collaborating with external partners. The position offers a competitive salary between $95,000-$160,000 along with comprehensive health benefits and employee equity. Join a team dedicated to creating a sustainable energy future.