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Sr Staff Engineer, Electrical

Sila
Alameda, California
Full Time
Posted February 5, 2026
$172k - $215k
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Job Description

A Sr Staff Electrical Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling electrical systems for a groundbreaking battery materials manufacturing facility, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, specify, and deploy industrial electrical systems for the manufacturing facility
  • Manage and serve as the primary technical liaison for electrical engineering contractors
  • Review and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and cable schedules
  • Conduct or review arc flash analyses
  • Develop detailed RFPs and equipment specifications for hardware procurement
  • Analyze vendor proposals for compliance with project and code requirements
  • Create electrical work packages for cost estimation and site installation
  • Provide technical support during equipment fabrication, installation, startup, and commissioning
  • Maintain plant-wide electrical load list and collaborate with the balance of plant team
  • Develop and maintain electrical standards, specifications, and design guidelines

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering
  • 8 years of industry experience in electrical engineering
  • Proficiency in designing industrial electrical power systems for hazardous areas with strong familiarity with governing NFPA codes and applicable standards
  • Experience generating electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
  • Experience with electric power system design, studies, and protective relay applications using ETAP
  • Experience with cable sizing and specifying cable tray and conduit routing layouts
  • Experience designing, analyzing, and implementing grounding and shielding schemes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both highly technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: $172,000 to $215,000 base pay
Work schedule: Onsite with up to 25% travel potential during critical activities
Work environment perks: Personal protective equipment provided, diverse and inclusive workplace
Additional benefits: Total Rewards package including benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses

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