Hybrid Senior Electrical Engineer

at Antora Energy

• Job title: Senior Electrical Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $129,000 - $155,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Flash
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Jose, United States

About the role

• Senior Electrical Engineer leading design and deployment for power systems that support Thermal Energy Storage technology at Antora Energy. Ensuring compliance and collaborating across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical system design for facilities up to 100+ MW: develop one-line and three-line diagrams, control schematics, cable schedules, and equipment layouts for MV (up to ~35 kV) and LV power systems.
• Perform and review power systems studies in ETAP or SKM, including load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash (IEEE 1584), motor starting, grounding, and transient stability analyses.
• Specify and procure major equipment such as transformers, MV/LV switchgear, switchboards (UL 891/1558), MCCs, protective relays (SEL/GE), VFDs, UPS, and grounding/lighting systems. Lead RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and vendor selection in partnership with Supply Chain.
• Ensure full code compliance with NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, UL listings (e.g., UL 508A), and relevant IEEE, ANSI, and utility standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, controls, thermal, and civil teams to align design intent with environmental, quality, schedule, and budget targets.
• Support site activities including installation, factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), energization, protection settings, troubleshooting, and turnover documentation.
• Onsite construction support and contractors supervision.
• Develop comprehensive documentation including load lists, equipment specifications, I&C I/O lists, commissioning procedures, and as-built packages.
• Interface with utilities and EPC partners through all project phases, from pre-FEED and FEED to detailed design and commissioning, to ensure seamless interconnection and SCADA integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and 5+ years of experience in industrial or utility-scale power systems engineering.
• Proficiency with ETAP or SKM Power Tools for load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, and arc-flash analysis.
• Deep understanding of NEC (NFPA 70) and NFPA 70E requirements.
• Experience with protective relays and control systems, including logic development and settings validation.
• Proven track record managing vendor relationships, RFQs, and equipment procurement.
• Field and commissioning experience with MV/LV systems, including FAT, SAT, and startup support.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with shifting priorities.

Benefits

• equity compensation in the form of stock options
• premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance
• 401K plan with employer contributions
• flexible spending accounts
• industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance
• paid volunteer time off