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.
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.
- 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.
- 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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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.
Skills Required
- BSEE with at least 5 years of related experience.
- Experience performing electrical power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, motor starting, transient stability, arc-flash)
- Experience with ETAP or SKM PowerTools for power system studies.
- Familiarity and experience specifying/configuring protective relays and microprocessor-based relays (e.g., SEL, GE).
- Experience with electrical equipment requisitioning and procurement up to 35 kV.
- Ability to define electrical architecture, develop one-line diagrams, equipment datasheets, specifications, and commissioning procedures.
- Experience reviewing vendor bids, technical evaluations, and collaborating with Supply Chain for procurement.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple simultaneous goals.
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain it in a reasonable timeframe.
- Familiarity with DNP3, IEC61850, and other communication standards.
- Field engineering and construction support experience at medium to large industrial facilities.
- Experience working with EPCs from pre-FEED through detailed engineering, commissioning, and startup.
What We Do
Antora Energy is electrifying heavy industry with zero-carbon heat and power. We make it possible and profitable to fully rely on renewable energy for industrial processes. Antora Energy's thermal energy storage soaks up excess solar and wind electricity and uses it to heat blocks of carbon so they glow like inside a toaster. This thermal energy is then delivered to customers as electricity or industrial process heat up to 1500°C, on demand. In short, Antora Energy turns sunshine and wind into 24/7 heat and power, cheaper than fossil fuels. Our future hinges on heavy industry. Antora Energy’s technology eliminates the need to burn fossil fuels for industrial heat and power, the biggest source of greenhouse gasses on earth. 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. Join our team and do the most fulfilling and impactful work of your life on climate change.
