Critical Energy is a trailblazing startup in stealth mode, poised to redefine the world of clean energy.
Our Mission:
To build an abundant, low-cost, 100% clean energy future through groundbreaking geothermal innovation.
We’re a team of passionate engineers, designers, and visionaries building cutting-edge solutions to meet the world’s energy needs with 100% clean energy. We are in the early stages of development and building our founding team. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor of something big! If you’re ready to work at a fun, fast-paced, groundbreaking organization that is positioned to revolutionize geothermal energy, apply today!
About the roleThe role will involve working closely with grid interconnection engineers, thermodynamics and turbo-machinery experts, hardware design engineers, and build engineering resources.
Candidates must be willing to be flexible in their work and help do what it takes to build the startup.
We are hiring for candidates with very strong fundamentals and experience applying them in the real world including hands-on experience with hardware they have developed.
Design and size electrical systems for conversion of high power to grid compatible electricity, including generators, inverters, and switchgear.
Evaluate and select appropriate motors and generators for the system, considering efficiency, cost, and reliability.
Apply career experience and work place knowledge of the EE first principles which motivated you to become an EE. You know the fundamentals for all the proper reasons
Ensuring all designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices.
Perform simulations and analysis to validate system performance.
Apply best practices and Industry adopted simulation SW
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during design, testing, and implementation phases.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
3 - 5+ years of experience in power generation, electrical system design, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of electrical system integration.
Familiarity with industry standards, safety protocols, and best practices in electrical engineering.
Experience balancing power budgets and defining system requirements
Experience specifying and sizing circuit protection systems (switch-gear circuits)
Experience in first principles system sizing and modeling
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication and team-working skills
Highly self-motivated
2d electrical line drawings (eg AutoCAD electrical, eplan, or similar etc.)
Experience with generator sizing at speeds > 10,000 rpm
Experience with power generation equipment
Experience with 0 -1 design of electrical and controls hardware
Past experience bringing up production processes to manufacture at rate
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 3 - 5+ years of experience in power generation or electrical system design
- Strong knowledge of electrical system integration
- Familiarity with industry standards and safety protocols in electrical engineering
- Experience balancing power budgets and defining system requirements
- Experience specifying and sizing circuit protection systems
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Highly self-motivated
What We Do
At Critical Energy, we’re building factory-made, modular power plants that convert heat into electricity — starting with geothermal. Our systems ship in standard containers and install in weeks, not years. Designed from the ground up with custom turbomachinery, our units are adaptable to changing resource conditions, temperature ranges, and customer needs. This is 24/7 grid-scale energy — made fast, scalable, and cost-effective.
