Sr. Project Engineer

Antora Energy; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Premium health benefits

401K plan with contributions

Paid volunteer time off

Job summary

Antora Energy in San Jose, CA is looking for a passionate Project Engineer to join the team responsible for delivering zero-carbon industrial heat and power. This role involves coordinating engineering resources and ensuring technical documentation meets project requirements.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in engineering and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Antora offers competitive salaries between $165,000 and $180,000, along with comprehensive benefits including equity compensation and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial project engineering.
• Experience working with EPC teams.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering resources and ensure project documentation is aligned.
• Review discipline design deliverables for compliance.
• Support project phases with in-person presence.

Skills

Project engineering

Construction management

Team collaboration

Vendor relations

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Solidworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Antora builds and deploys thermal energy storage to power always‑on industrial operations and data centers with low‑cost energy. Factory‑built in California, Antora’s thermal batteries deliver reliable and cost‑effective heat and power for industrial loads of any size. Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry.

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low‑cost energy.

Position Summary

We are seeking a self‑driven and passionate individual to join our engineering and project execution team to deliver zero‑carbon industrial heat and power with our novel solid state thermal battery. We are a tight‑knit team that loves what we do and we strive to have an impact, working with humility and openness while building lifelong relationships along the way.

As a Project Engineer, you will work on the balance‑of‑plant (BOP) systems for Antora Energy’s thermal energy storage projects across test and commercial sites. You will be a key technical member of a cross‑functional and rapidly growing organization as we deploy our first commercial scale projects.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering resources, internal and external, to design, construct, commission, and troubleshoot the balance‑of‑plant system.
• Ensure project technical documentation (PFD’s, P&IDs, SLDs, Cause & Effect, etc) are aligned across Antora engineering and external parties; including change management, RFIs, and final as‑built drawings. Work with document control resources to facilitate required engineering reviews prior to documents being issued for construction.
• Review discipline design deliverables (Mechanical, Structural, Electrical) to confirm design requirements are met and facilitate successful field implementation.
• Review or create construction work plans and submittal packages. Support generation of commissioning plans and hand‑over of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) to the commissioning team. Support engineering in handing over documentation to the plant operations team.
• Support the Supply Chain and Procurement teams by writing requests for proposals, reviewing quotes, and evaluating vendor technical capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager on project cost, schedule, and risks. Maintain the project action log and drive resolution of open items.
• Support engineering, construction, and commissioning phases of project by having an in‑person presence for both ensuring proper coordination between technical resources and quality compliance to engineering design.
• Typical travel of 25%

Key Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent in an engineering field (e.g. civil, construction management, industrial, process, chemical, etc.) and/or 5+ years’ experience in industrial project engineering (oil & gas, chemicals, power plants, etc.).
• Have worked for, or with, EPC teams.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications. (PFD’s, P&IDs, SLDs, Cause & Effect, etc)
• Experience working independently, as well as working in a team‑orientated and fast‑paced startup‑like environment.

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Experience in construction and commissioning of process plants or other industrial facilities.
• Proficient in using construction estimating practices, software and tools (ACCE, ICARUS).
• Familiarity with 3D CAD (Solidworks, Navisworks), 2D drawings (AutoCAD).
• Have a PE in a related discipline.
• Technical writing: equipment specifications and technical reports.
• Vendor and client relations.
• Managing contractors.

Work Location: Onsite - San Jose, CA

Salary Range: $165,000 USD - $180,000 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.

When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone. We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.