Thea Energy

Senior Power Systems Engineer

Kearny, NJ · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$160kDetected 138 days ago

NLPProcurementAutoCADSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsLoad BalancingCommunicationRevitSCADA

About the role

The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems.

Lead the design of the Eos power distribution architecture, including power supply systems, medium and high-voltage distribution, MV switchgear, LV panelboards, and critical backup circuits.
Develop technical specifications, single-line diagrams, protection philosophies, and equipment layouts.
Participate in design reviews, FAT/SAT, vendor interface, and field verification of electrical systems.
Lead development of technical requirements for external EPC firms responsible for final design, construction, and commissioning.
This role combines high-voltage substation and distribution infrastructure design with simulation-driven development of plant-wide energy management strategies.
You will interface with external EPC and utility partners, while driving internal technical requirements, simulations, and review processes across the design, procurement, and commissioning lifecycle.

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call.
Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.
The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures.
This role will have a high degree of autonomy and must be able to move quickly.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
7+ years of experience in power systems engineering, including substation design, grid integration, or industrial distribution infrastructure.
Experience with medium- and high-voltage distribution (up to 230 kV preferred), transformer selection, protective relaying, and electrical safety.
Proficiency in electrical system modeling and simulation tools, such as ETAP, PowerFactory, SKM Power Tools, or PSCAD
Strong understanding of IEEE, NFPA, IEC standards, grounding calculations, and utility interconnection requirements.
Experience in power systems for fusion devices or accelerators.
Familiarity with BESS systems, UPS, and energy management systems (EMS).
Experience coordinating with utility providers, EPC contractors, and third-party interconnection consultants.

As part of a rapidly growing team, you'll be part of the organizational build-up of a leading fusion energy company.

Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds.
By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world's hardest (and most important) problems.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran's status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

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