Senior Power Systems Engineer

Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to create an abundant and decarbonized material future. 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 searching for a Senior Power Systems Engineer to develop connection specifications between Electric Hydrogen power system and medium voltage utility grid. You will conduct power systems analysis using modeling and simulation software programs to evaluate real-world system characteristics such as load and power flows, transient stability, reliability, short circuit analysis, stability with active linear loads (active power factors) and other operational characteristics.

You will be based in our office in San Carlos, CA, and report to our Vice President, Power Systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, analyze, develop, and design electrical/electronic systems, components, equipment, and networks as well as their control and optimization
• Evaluate electrical designs (including utility interconnection and microgrid design) and system integration plans
• Analyze systems and equipment to establish operating data and evaluates performance
• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability
• Design and develop new techniques and methodologies for control and integration of diverse energy resources and points of consumption
• Use risk-analysis techniques to evaluate the likelihood and consequence of power system disruptions and risk mitigation measures associated with power system failure modes
• Develop and apply system architectures, models, and technologies for secure and reliable electric power systems and related technologies such as communications systems and grid cyber security
• Mentor or lead other engineers on medium sized projects
• Evaluate safety risks/mitigations (e.g. short circuit, LV/MV coordination, arc flash)

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in electrical engineering or related field
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience with power electrical systems
• Field experience with power generation (microgrids, energy storage, engines/turbines, renewables, etc.), distribution systems, and operational experience with electric utilities
• Professional Engineer license preferred
• Experience with substations preferred

Employee Benefits

Electric Hydrogen offers the best benefits possible. We pay 100% of all employees' health/dental/vision/disability insurance premiums and 100% of the premium for their immediate family. This is for all of our full-time employees. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. We also offer a generous 401k match and unlimited time-off.

COVID-19 vaccination required for all employees and contingent workers, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of vaccination to attend an onsite interview or at their first day of employment.

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 multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!