Senior Electrical Engineer - Facilities San Leandro, CA

Pacificfusion; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the installation and maintenance of electrical subsystems for a cutting-edge fusion facility. In this pivotal role, you will design facility-level electrical systems, develop installation plans, and ensure that all infrastructure meets operational needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside top scientists and engineers in a mission-driven environment focused on delivering clean energy solutions. If you have a passion for electrical engineering and a desire to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electrical system integration for large facilities.
• Familiarity with high- and low-voltage distribution and cable management.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify facility-level electrical systems including power distribution.
• Support onsite wiring, power supply installation, and system checkout activities.

Skills

Electrical System Integration

Troubleshooting Skills

Cable Management

Power Distribution

Facility Layout Best Practices

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Wiring Diagrams

Rack Layouts

Conduit Specifications

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 pulsed magnetic 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.

About the role

Pacific Fusion is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our Facility Systems to support the installation, integration, and maintenance of electrical subsystems supporting fusion diagnostics and facility infrastructure. This role will focus on power supplies, cable routing and integration, facility wiring, and supporting large-scale instrumentation systems.

The ideal candidate will bring practical field experience in electrical infrastructure design, integration, and troubleshooting for scientific facilities, along with strong organizational skills to maintain technical standards and facility documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify facility-level electrical systems including power distribution, cable routing, rack population, conduit specifications, and integration support.

• Develop installation plans, cable schedules, and routing diagrams for complex diagnostic systems.

• Support onsite wiring, power supply installation, and system checkout activities.

• Interface with project engineers, facility managers, and technicians to ensure electrical infrastructure meets operational needs.

• Maintain accurate facility records and documentation for electrical systems and upgrades.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• Hands-on experience with electrical system integration for large scientific, industrial, or aerospace facilities.

• Familiarity with high- and low-voltage distribution, cable management, and facility layout best practices.

• Experience generating wiring diagrams, rack layouts, and conduit specifications.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.

Preferred:

• Background in laboratory, national lab, or aerospace facility electrical operations.

• Experience with installation and maintenance of high-speed and low-noise instrumentation cabling.

• Familiarity with facility safety regulations and standards.