Principal Electrical Engineer (High Voltage Systems)

Remora is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and deployment of high-power AC electrical systems supporting industrial generation and distribution infrastructure. This is a hands-on technical leadership role with full ownership of electrical system strategy, high-voltage AC design, and technical execution from concept through commissioning. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in 480V 3-phase industrial power, medium- and high-voltage distribution systems, and integration of 1–5 MW generator installations. You are equally comfortable defining system architecture and rolling up your sleeves—performing detailed power studies, developing schematics, guiding protection strategies, and troubleshooting complex high-voltage installations in the field. 

We're building modular carbon capture systems for vehicles — turning exhaust into beverage-grade CO2 sold to breweries and greenhouses. We deploy in regions facing severe CO2 shortages, where prices are highest, allowing us to generate high margins without tax credits or carbon credits. 

We've signed up some of the largest companies in the world to pilot our technology, including iconic multibillion-dollar brands, top trucking companies, and some of the most recognizable Fortune 100 companies. We’ve raised multiple rounds of funding from top investors like Lowercarbon Capital, Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, Y Combinator, and Valor Equity Partners. 

Responsibilities: 

Plan & Develop

• Own electrical projects from concept through commissioning.
• Define scalable AC power distribution architectures for industrial environments.
• Develop technical scope, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Adapt system designs to evolving regulatory, utility, and site-specific requirements, including utility interconnection constraints.
• Establish and maintain internal standards for medium- and high-voltage AC system design, validation, and safety.
• Strengthen organizational capability by identifying technical gaps and elevating team expertise. 

Design

• Lead the architecture and design of AC power systems, including low-, medium-, and high-voltage distribution (typical ranges spanning 480V–15kV, including 4.16kV and 13.8kV class systems), protection schemes, grounding strategies, and system integration.
• Develop single line diagrams and perform load flow, short-circuit, arc flash, and protection coordination studies, including incident energy analysis and mitigation strategies.
• Define and implement protection relay strategy, including relay selection, settings development, and programming for coordinated system protection.
• Develop generator integration strategies including paralleling, synchronization, load sharing, and protection for 1–5 MW natural gas or diesel systems.
• Design and integrate switchgear, transformers, breakers, isolation equipment, and utility interconnections.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards, including NFPA 70E, NEC, IEEE, and other relevant safety and regulatory requirements.
• Drive structured design reviews and establish scalable engineering documentation standards. 

Grow

• Lead complex industrial AC power projects involving medium- and high-voltage systems.
• Deliver measurable impact through ownership of MW-scale generator and high-voltage deployments.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
• Build scalable electrical design standards and engineering processes.
• Continuously improve system safety, reliability, and performance.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and evolving high-voltage industry standards. 

Collaborate

• Partner cross-functionally with mechanical, controls, and manufacturing teams to deliver fully integrated systems.
• Provide technical leadership on installation sequencing and commissioning strategy.
• Work directly with utilities, EPC firms, and equipment vendors to develop compliant system designs aligned with regulatory and safety standards.
• Lead utility interconnection efforts, including coordination of interconnection agreements, export limitations, and compliance with anti-islanding requirements and IEEE 1547 standards.
• Communicate complex electrical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support leadership with technical insight to inform strategic decisions. 

Execute

• Oversee installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of AC power systems, including energized system commissioning strategies for MW-scale deployments.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts across medium- and high-voltage systems during startup and field operations.
• Direct grounding, bonding, transformer application, and protection system implementation.
• Ensure safe execution through arc flash risk mitigation, proper PPE requirements, and adherence to NFPA 70E and related standards.
• Drive structured root cause analysis for electrical system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Implement quality and reliability processes to ensure long-term system performance. 

 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial AC power systems.
• Demonstrated experience with medium- and high-voltage electrical systems and associated architecture (typically 480V through 15kV class systems).
• Deep experience with 480V AC, 3-phase power distribution.
• Experience integrating MW-scale generator systems in the 1–5 MW range.
• Strong background in power system analysis, including load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Hands-on experience with protective relays, including selection, settings development, and commissioning.
• Experience with utility interconnection processes, including interconnection agreements and IEEE 1547 compliance.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E and electrical safety practices in industrial environments.
• Experience serving as a technical lead or electrical system owner on complex projects. 

 

Here’s what we value:

• Mission First: We are laser-focused on our mission. We have chosen to take on the defining challenge of our time, and we don’t shy away from the hard decisions required to put our mission first, no matter how tough. The world needs our technology and it won’t happen any time soon if we don’t make it happen. We are a low-ego team, and we prioritize the mission over our self-interest. We think strategically with an eye to the long term, and we clearly separate what must be done well now, and what can be improved later, despite ambiguity.
• Burning Urgency: Our hard-core intensity and work ethic match the crisis we’re in. We have a strong bias toward action, and we execute with focus and speed. In the absence of guidance, we take charge, lead our teammates, and accomplish our goals. We aren’t afraid to change course when something isn’t working, and we find solutions even when it seems like there are none. We are cool under pressure, and our quiet determination and drive are unwavering. We relentlessly push ourselves and each other to improve. We don’t accept adequate performance. Excellence is the expectation. Many would say our standards are unreasonably high, and many would say our goals are unreasonably bold, but we are hungry to be exceptional. We will never give up, no matter what. If we get knocked down, we get back up, every time. We will not fail.
• Uncompromising Honesty: We are always honest with ourselves, our teammates, our customers, our investors, our suppliers, our communities, and all of our partners, especially about what’s not going well and what we don’t know. When we see issues, risks, or challenges, we speak up, and when we make mistakes, we admit them proactively and take full accountability. We challenge others directly when we disagree, even when it’s uncomfortable, and we seek this uncompromising honesty from others.
• Treat People Exceptionally Well: We care intensely about everyone who is on this mission with us, and our standard is exceptional respect for our teammates, partners, and communities. Teammates who bring different perspectives and backgrounds are essential to our success, and we empower everyone to share their voice. We listen to truly understand. We constantly encourage and help our teammates, and inspire each other with our enthusiasm and optimism.
• Joyful Curiosity: We love to learn, and we learn quickly. We explore the unknown with wonder and excitement. We reason from first principles. We generate original ideas with an open mind and test them quickly in the real world. We take risks and adapt as we discover more. We explore many ideas in parallel, and we don’t count on a silver bullet solution. We share our ideas freely with our teammates. We are skeptical about conventional wisdom, and we question every assumption and requirement. We are always looking for ways to simplify. We are rigorous and attentive to detail. We are eager to understand all aspects of our business and technology, and we contribute effectively outside our individual specialties. We never stop learning.

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