Senior or Staff Electrical Engineer

Antora; United States; Híbrido; USD 129.000 - 225.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Antora Energy is seeking a Senior or Staff Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems for a large-scale thermal energy storage platform in San Jose, CA, with potential remote work. You will define electrical scope, ensure compliance with IEEE/NFPA, and lead MV distribution and control architecture.

You will participate in studies, develop one-line diagrams, load lists, and equipment datasheets, and collaborate with construction, commissioning, and procurement teams to meet schedule and

Formación

• BSEE with at least 5 years of related experience.
• Electrical equipment requisitioning experience up to 35kV.
• Electrical Power System studies experience with ETAP or SKM Power Tools.
• Familiarity with protective relays and electrical control system components.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple simultaneous goals.

Responsabilidades

• Design, configure, and specify medium-voltage protective relay architectures and control schematics.
• Perform load-flow, short-circuit, transient stability, and arc-flash studies per IEEE/NFPA guidelines.
• Support installation and commissioning at the Company’s R&D sites (transformers, panelboards, cables, grounding, protective devices).
• Review vendor quotations; evaluate bids for technical merit, cost, and delivery with Supply Chain involvement.
• Coordinate engineering activities to ensure codes, environmental guidelines, QA program, schedule and budget.
• Develop one-line diagrams for the thermal storage facilities and relate to MV distribution.
• Prepare load lists, equipment datasheets, specifications, commissioning, and maintenance procedures.

Conocimientos

MV electrical design

Power system studies

Protective relays

Control systems

Project coordination

Educación

BSEE

Herramientas

ETAP or SKM Power Tools

Protection coordination tools

Descripción del empleo

Antora Energy delivers affordable, reliable energy to industry, data centers, and the grid. Our thermal batteries turn low-cost electricity into always-on heat and power, without supply-constrained critical minerals or multi-year construction timelines.

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and work with humility and openness. We are committed to building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.

Position Summary

Antora is seeking a skilled and motivated Sr. Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. As an Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing electrical systems for our innovative thermal energy storage system. Your expertise will be essential in defining electrical scope and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety practices. This role requires a deep understanding of electrical distribution, transformation, and control of large (>100MW) medium voltage systems. We are seeking someone who can work onsite in San Jose, California - however, we may consider remote.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and specify medium-voltage protective relay architectures and control schematics. Author protective relay settings files, logic matrices, and point-to-point wiring diagrams for utility-grade microprocessor-based relays (e.g., SEL, GE).
• Own and execute advanced electrical power system studies, including load flow, short-circuit calculation, motor starting, transient stability, and arc-flash hazard analysis in absolute accordance with IEEE and NFPA guidelines.
• Support electrical engineering, construction, and commissioning activities at the Company’s R&D sites, including installation of transformers, panelboards, cables and raceways, grounding system, and protective devices.
• Review vendor materials quotations, evaluate technical bid evaluations, and recommend selections based on technical merit along with price and delivery. Collaborate with Supply Chain to procure equipment and materials.
• Coordinate engineering/design execution, planning, and interface to ensure compliance with applicable codes, environmental guidelines, quality assurance program, project schedule, and budget.
• Working knowledge of equipment and cable sizing, grounding calculations, lighting, conduit/cable tray fill, and electrical studies (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and transient stability)
• Define electrical architecture and develop one-line diagrams for the first-of-its-kind thermal storage R&D and commercial facilities.
• Prepare electrical load lists and equipment datasheets, develop specifications, commissioning, and maintenance procedures.

Key Qualifications

• BSEE with at least 5 years of related experience.
• Electrical equipment requisitioning experience up to 35kV.
• Electrical Power System studies experience with ETAP or SKM Power Tools.
• Familiarity with protective relays and electrical control system components.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple simultaneous goals.

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain it in a reasonable timeframe.
• Familiarity with DNP3, IEC61850, and other communication standards.
• Field engineering & construction support at medium to large industrial facilities.
• Experience working with EPCs on projects from pre-FEED to detailed engineering and design, commissioning, and startup.

Work Location: Onsite - San Jose, CA / possible remote

Salary Range: $129,000 USD - $225,000 USD

Salary Basis: Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

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