Electrical Engineer - Plant Engineering

Summary

Join Electric Hydrogen and contribute to decarbonizing the world by designing and managing power distribution systems for electrolysis plants. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to develop and implement electrical designs, ensuring compliance and safety. This role requires expertise in electrical engineering, industrial plant design, and relevant codes and standards. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with potential for remote work and a competitive compensation and benefits package. You will report to the Director, Product Engineering and will be based in San Jose, CA. Electric Hydrogen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering ; related degrees may be considered
• 5-7+ years experience industrial plant electrical distribution design (Skidded/Modular Preferred)
• 2+ years’ experience commissioning, operating, or maintaining plant electrical hardware in an onsite setting
• Hazardous Locations (Class 1 Div. 2/Zone 2)
• 100 Hp+ electric motor controls and various industrial starter/control schemes (pumps, fans)
• Excellent 2D and 3D CAD skills (AutoCAD Electrical Preferred)
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70/NEC, IEEE and IEC Codes and Standards
• You are ambitious and use data to drive design decisions
• You are an effective consensus builder and communicator
• You seek and refine product requirements for your designs at all stages
• You have a pragmatic approach towards design for ease of installation and maintenance
• Thermal management of electrical power distribution systems (HVAC, Solar heat gain, etc.)
• Proficiency in ETAP or SKM electrical design & simulation software (ETAP preferred)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plant engineering , instrumentation & controls engineering , power systems engineering , and suppliers to develop AC power distribution systems for plant equipment
• Manage the plant electrical BOM. Coordinate 3D Models. Export BOMs/MTO for procurement and fabrication purposes
• Create & review plant electrical drawings (e.g. Single Line Diagrams, Installation Details)
• Perform electrical equipment sizing calculations sizing in accordance with code, while using first principles to challenge the status quo
• Support reliability engineering of plant electrical hardware
• Interpret P&IDs, vendor schematics, and other drawings typical of the process industry
• Develop specifications for plant backup power systems, including generators and control voltage uninterruptible power supply hardware
• Manage outside vendors for electrical distribution equipment design (Panelboards, MCCs)
• Generate inputs to Maintenance and Quality Plans for plant electrical equipment
• Design for the effects of EMI and EMC compliance for plant electrical systems
• Design & review plant grounding and bonding systems
• Define and execute fundamental electrical engineering studies (e.g. Load Flow, Grounding, Relay Coordination)
• 20% travel to contractor, vendor, and customer sites mostly domestic

Preferred Qualifications

• Product Certification Experience preferred (e.g. UL Listing, Field Certification)
• You embrace change and continuous improvement
• Startup Experience Preferred
• P.E. Preferred

Benefits

• An equity grant
• Time off programs
• A $75/month cell phone allowance
• A 4% employer 401(k) match
• 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
• A discretionary bonus