Senior Electrical Engineer - Boulder, Colorado, United States

Who we are:   · We're transforming one of the world's oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the "best Inventions of 2024" and Fast Company as one of 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech" ...

Job description

Who we are:  

We're transforming one of the world's oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the "best Inventions of 2024" and Fast Company as one of 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If you're ready to make a real impact in a company that's redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world, we want to hear from you.

What you will do:  

As a Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution, you will focus on the design and implementation of power distribution, from incoming utility connections to all major systems and equipment for our pilot, demo, and future commercial operations. 

Responsibilities include:

• Design and implement power distribution systems for pilot plants, demo facilities, and future commercial-scale operations 
• Develop single-line diagrams, load studies, and protective device coordination for evolving plant configurations
• Specify and select transformers, switchgear, MCCs, panels, and protective relays that can scale from pilot to full production
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, IEC, and local codes across all phases of scale-up 
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, and controls engineers to integrate electrical systems into modular and scalable plant designs
• Create electrical load lists and power distribution drawings for electrical installs
• Specify and select wire and conduit sizing for electrical installations 
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and reliability improvements during pilot and demo operations
• Prepare technical documentation for each scale-up phase, including drawings, specifications, and test procedures 
• Conduct arc flash studies, grounding system design, and short-circuit analysis for safety and reliability at increasing power levels 
• Manage vendor relationships for electrical equipment procurement and installation across multiple project phases 
• Manage relationship with local utilities 
• Contribute to energy-efficiency and sustainability initiatives, including renewable energy integration and load optimization for commercial facilities  
• Autonomously lead projects and/or small teams while collaborating with internal teams, vendors, and outside agencies as needed
• Familiarity with D/FMEA and PHA, and other failure analysis processes
• Develop and maintain documentation, including design specifications, operating procedures, and safety protocols
• Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

What we need you to bring to the team:   

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering, automation engineering, or related 
• Professional Engineering license OR EIT certification (or in progress) 
• 8+ years of industry experience working on EPC of greenfield or brownfield project execution from a direct electrical engineering application (excluding internships, co-ops and other school projects)
• Advanced experience with instrumentation such as voltage, amperage, temperature, pressure, level, weight, and flow 
• Familiarity with high voltage and low voltage electrical design and troubleshooting 
• Proficiency in ETAP, SKM, Revit, or similar electrical modeling software 
• Strong knowledge of power system protection, grounding, and fault analysis for multi-phase scale-up projects
• Familiarity with hazardous area classifications and safety standards
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration during rapid scale-up 
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills  
• Experience and/or interest in mentoring more junior control systems engineers  
• Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, Microsoft Office suite of programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint  

What we want you to bring to the team:   

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering, automation engineering, or related 
• 10+ years of industry experience working on EPC of greenfield or brownfield project execution from a direct electrical engineering application. 
• Industrial chemical manufacturing industry experience

Compensation:   

• The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $105,000-$140,000 and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  

Benefits For You:  

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans 
• Reasonable use PTO 
• $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account) 

Benefits For Your Family:  

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans 
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave 

Benefits For Your Future:  

• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one  
• Eligibility for incentive stock options 

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