Job description
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.
In this role, you will use your interdisciplinary skills to create compelling electrolysis plant power distribution designs, specify and manage power distribution hardware, and ensure smooth plant integration. You will be able to use your creativity and experience to translate product requirements intoelectricalengineeringdesigns that consider equipment performance, reliability, deployment costs, control interfaces, compliance, andelectricalsafety. We are looking for a self-motivated team player with unique viewpoints excited to build a new generation of electrolysis equipment!
You will be based onsite in San Jose, CA with allowable hybrid work schedule. Remote positions may be considered depending on candidate qualifications. You will report to Director, ProductEngineering
Roles and Responsibilities
• Collaborate with plantengineering, instrumentation & controlsengineering, power systemsengineering, and suppliers to develop AC power distribution systems for plant equipment
• Manage the plantelectricalBOM. Coordinate 3D Models. Export BOMs/MTO for procurement and fabrication purposes.
• Create & review plantelectricaldrawings (e.g. Single Line Diagrams, Installation Details)
• Performelectricalequipment sizing calculations sizing in accordance with code, while using first principles to challenge the status quo
• Support reliabilityengineeringof plantelectricalhardware
• 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 forelectricaldistribution equipment design (Panelboards, MCCs)
• Generate inputs to Maintenance and Quality Plans for plantelectricalequipment
• Design for the effects of EMI and EMC compliance for plantelectricalsystems
• Design & review plant grounding and bonding systems
• Define and execute fundamentalelectricalengineeringstudies (e.g. Load Flow, Grounding, Relay Coordination)
• 20% travel to contractor, vendor, and customer sites mostly domestic
Prior Experience and Professional Qualities
• B.S. or M.S. inElectricalEngineering; related degrees may be considered
• 5-7+ years experience industrial plantelectricaldistribution design (Skidded/Modular Preferred)
• 2+ years’ experience commissioning, operating, or maintaining plantelectricalhardware in an onsite setting
• 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
• 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 (AutoCADElectricalPreferred)
• You have a pragmatic approach towards design for ease of installation and maintenance
• Thermal management ofelectricalpower distribution systems (HVAC, Solar heat gain, etc.)
• Proficiency in ETAP or SKMelectricaldesign & simulation software (ETAP preferred)
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70/NEC, IEEE and IEC Codes and Standards
• Product Certification Experience preferred (e.g. UL Listing, Field Certification)
• You embrace change and continuous improvement
• Startup Experience Preferred
• P.E. Preferred
Electric Hydrogen has three compensation zones. All employees are assigned to a compensation zone depending on their work location. Remote employees will be assigned a compensation zone once their work location is determined. This can be discussed with your recruiter.
San Carlos Zone
$138,000—$162,000 USD
Natick Zone
$120,000—$141,000 USD
National Zone
$107,000—$126,000 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
- 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
- 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 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!
