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Senior Electrical Engineer

The Boring Company

Bastrop, TXFull-timePosted 1y agoStill listed 3 days ago

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Bastrop, TX
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Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Boring Company is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer. The Boring Company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to advance the power systems of Tunnel Boring Machines. This role involves leading the design, development, and optimization of critical power systems for groundbreaking tunneling projects. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge technology transforming transportation infrastructure.

Key focus areas include Design and test electrical systems for controlling the TBM and Loop transportation system, Oversee the development of all data acquisition and power electronic systems, and Work with other engineers to integrate electrical systems with mechanical structures, mechanisms, software packages and civil engineering systems.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering and 5+ Years Power Systems Experience. Important skills include Design Electrical Systems, Test Electrical Systems, Data Acquisition Systems Development, Power Electronic Systems Development, Integrate Electrical Systems, and Analog Circuit Design. Preferred (not required): Medium Voltage Power Distribution, High Voltage Power Distribution, Design Transformers, and Design Switchgears.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Design Electrical SystemsTest Electrical SystemsData Acquisition Systems DevelopmentPower Electronic Systems DevelopmentIntegrate Electrical SystemsAnalog Circuit DesignDigital Circuit DesignMedium Voltage Power DistributionHigh Voltage Power DistributionDesign TransformersDesign SwitchgearsDesign High Voltage PanelsDesign Enclosures for Rugged EnvironmentsDesign Harnesses for Rugged EnvironmentsProduction Techniques for Medium Voltage ProductsPower Distribution Single-Line DiagramsGenerate Requirements for Outsourced Electrical DesignsPLCsIndustrial AutomationDAQ TechnologiesCollaborationAttention to DetailCAD

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering5+ Years Experience With Medium Voltage Power Systems5+ Years Experience With Transformers5+ Years Experience With Switchgears5+ Years Experience With Electrical Panels5+ Years Experience With Motors5+ Years Experience With Motor Controllers5+ Years Experience With Grid-Level ElectronicsAbility to Travel Up to 20%5+ Years Electrical Engineering RoleHigh Voltage Safety Training

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Senior Electrical Engineer Bastrop, TX ENGINEERING, Electrical Engineering In office Full-time The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions. The Boring Company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to play a pivotal role in advancing the power systems of our Tunnel Boring Machines. As a senior member of our engineering team, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of power systems that are critical to the success of our groundbreaking tunneling projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that is transforming the future of transportation infrastructure. Responsibilities

  • Design and test electrical systems for controlling the TBM and Loop transportation system.
  • Oversee the development of all data acquisition and power electronic systems (some custom and some COTS).
  • Work with other engineers to integrate electrical systems with mechanical structures, mechanisms, software packages and civil engineering systems. Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience with medium voltage and high voltage power systems, transformers, switchgears, electrical panels, motors and motor controllers, and other grid-level electronics.
  • Basic understanding of analog and digital circuit design. Preferred Skills and Experience
  • 5+ years working in an electrical engineering role or related position.
  • Strong fundamentals in medium and high voltage power distribution.
  • Experience designing transformers, switchgears, high voltage panels, enclosures, and harnesses for rugged environments.
  • Exposure to production techniques for medium and high voltage products.
  • Understanding and creation of power distribution single-line diagrams.
  • Experience generating requirements for outsourced electrical designs.
  • Knowledgeable with PLCs, industrial automation and DAQ technologies a plus.
  • Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
  • Acute attention to detail. CAD experience.
  • High voltage safety training. Additional Requirements
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary.
  • Ability to travel last minute up to 20%. Reporting Location: Bastrop, Texas - Headquarters Culture We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity. Benefits We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees. The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Req ID: R115

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