Sr. or Staff Electrical Engineer

Activate; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Antora Energy in San Jose, CA is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to lead electrical system design for our thermal energy storage platform.

The role focuses on defining scope, ensuring code compliance, and managing distribution, transformation, and control of large (>100MW) MV systems onsite with potential remote option. You will design protective relay architectures, perform load flow and arc-flash analyses, review vendor bids, and support commissioning at R&D sites.

Qualifications

• BSEE with at least 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with 35kV electrical equipment.
• Experience performing power system studies (load flow, short-circuit).
• Familiarity with protective relays and control systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple goals.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and specify medium-voltage protective relay architectures and control schematics.
• Own and execute advanced electrical power system studies per IEEE/NFPA.
• Support commissioning activities at R&D sites (transformers, panels, cables, grounding).
• Review vendor quotations and assist procurement.
• Coordinate engineering work to meet codes, QA, schedule, and budget.
• Develop one-line diagrams and load lists for MV systems.
• Prepare datasheets and commissioning procedures.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems analysis

Protection coordination

Project coordination

Fast-paced environment

Education

BSEE degree

PE certification or eligible

Tools

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

Job description

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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