Sr Staff Engineer, Electrical at Sila

About UsWe are Sila a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the worlds transition to clean energy. To create this future our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries while reducing their size and weight. The result Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. Were tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day and together were redefining whats possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the worldWho You AreAs a Sr Staff Electrical Engineer on the Capital Projects Team you will contribute to the development implementation and scaling of a first of its kind commercial-scale battery material manufacturing facility. You are a highly motivated creative and detailed technical contributor with an aptitude for learning new things and developing big complex electrical infrastructure for manufacturing your work at Sila you will architect specify design and deploy industrial electrical systems that are safe reliable expandable deterministic and exceptionally well-documented. You have excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with a wide range of skill sets: from scientists to technicians during the design stage to out-of-house service providers across big complicated interfaces during the build stage.Responsibilities and Duties Be the technical expert for the electrical distribution system to support the design and implementation of the planned facility scale-upManage and serve as the primary technical liaison for all design work performed by third-party electrical engineering contractorsReview and maintain single line schematics electrical schematics panel layouts and cable schedulesConduct and/or review arc flash analysesDevelop detailed RFP and equipment specifications for hardware procurementAnalyze vendor proposals to ensure adherence to project and code requirementsCreate electrical engineering and construction work packages for cost estimation and site installationProvide technical support during the equipment fabrication installation/construction unit startup and commissioning phasesMaintain plant wide load list and work with the balance of plant teamAid in the development and maintenance of electrical company standards specifications and design guidelinesKnowledge and Skill RequirementsB.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering8 years of industry experienceProficiency in designing industrial electrical power systems for hazardous areas with strong familiarity with governing NFPA codes and applicable standards.Electronics and wiring knowledge (analog signals AC and DC power fundamentals control wiring and diagnostic tools)Experience generating electrical schematics using AutoCAD ElectricalExperience with electric power system design studies and protective relay applications using ETAPExperience with cable sizing and specifying cable tray and conduit routing layoutsExperience designing analyzing and implementing grounding and shielding schemesExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both highly technical and non-technical stakeholders.Professional Engineer license is preferredPhysical Demands and Working ConditionsPass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basisWear personal protective equipment including but not limited to a lab coat gloves safety glasses and steel toe safety shoesMove long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of timeReach low shelves or items on the floorEnter spaces narrower than 3 feetClimb stairs or over containment wallsOperate a computer and other office equipment such as a laptop copier/printer etc in a fixed locationUp to 25% travel (potential for higher during critical construction and start-up activities) to and from build sites and contractors design officesThe starting base pay for this role is between $172000 and $215000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors such as education experience and skills. Base pay is only one part of Silas competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits perks equity and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.#LI-MY1 #LI-OnsiteWorking at SilaWe believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender race sexual orientation religion age disability national origin or any other status protected by law.Required Experience:Staff IC Key Skills Computer Science,Docker,Kubernetes,Python,VMware,C/C++,Go,System Architecture,gRPC,OS Kernels,Perl,Distributed Systems Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 172000 - 215000