Staff Electrical Engineer - Grid Power

Electric Hydrogen ’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.

We are seeking a Staff Power Systems Engineer to develop connection specifications between Electric Hydrogen's power systems and medium-voltage utility grids. In this role, you will manage all aspects of electrical installation design, including reviewing third-party EPC designs and performing internal design work. You will conduct power systems analyses using modeling and simulation software to evaluate real-world system characteristics, including load flow, short circuit performance, transient stability, harmonic behavior, active linear loads, and other operational characteristics. You will also play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient integration of Electric Hydrogen systems into utility and industrial power networks.

You will work onsite in San Jose, CA and report to the Director, Power Platform.

Primary Responsibilities

Research, develop, and optimize electrical power systems, components, equipment, networks, and associated control systems

Lead electrical installation and system integration design efforts, including utility interconnection, medium-voltage AC collection systems, high-current rectifier DC bussing, and microgrid architectures

Review and manage third-party EPC electrical designs while performing internal engineering and design activities

Perform power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic load flow, and frequency scan analyses

Select electrical components and equipment based on engineering specifications, performance requirements, and system needs

Analyze operating data and system performance to validate designs and identify opportunities for optimization

Develop innovative methodologies for the control and integration of diverse energy resources and electrical loads

Apply risk analysis techniques to evaluate power system failure modes and develop mitigation strategies to improve system reliability and safety

Evaluate electrical safety risks and mitigation measures in operations and maintenance environments, including short circuit performance, low-voltage and medium-voltage coordination, and arc flash hazards

Mentor and provide technical leadership to other engineers on medium-sized and complex engineering projects

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, external partners, and utility stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and grid integration

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

10+ years of professional experience working with electrical power systems

Experience designing large industrial power systems within EPC environments, including petrochemical, oil and gas, renewable energy, or power generation projects

Experience with utility interconnection design and medium-voltage power distribution systems

Strong knowledge of power system protection analysis and implementation

Experience with medium-voltage systems, substation design, and SCADA systems

Field experience supporting power generation assets, including microgrids, energy storage systems, engines, turbines, renewable energy facilities, and utility distribution systems

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Demonstrated ability to independently execute complex engineering analyses and lead projects with minimal supervision

Experience using power system modeling and simulation software to evaluate system performance and operational characteristics

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Compensation and Benefits | P5

San Jose Zone

$200,000 $235,000 USD

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.​

Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:​

an equity grant​

time off programs​

a $75/month cell phone allowance​

a 4% employer 401(k) match​

access to competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term long-term disability plans

a discretionary bonus​

Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multip…