Senior Electrical Engineer

Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of silicon battery technology, elevating performance for every type of battery application. With headquarters in Seattle and Woodinville, WA, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational milestones for a more sustainable future.

Backed by notable strategic investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), BASF, Showa Denko, and SK Inc, Group14 recently raised a $614 million Series C round and secured an additional $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to scale its technology.

WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD

The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. We believe that a more sustainably powered world requires solutions for today, not years from now. The passion, collaboration, perseverance, and bravery of our team continually inspires us to push beyond the conventional to deliver the truly incredible with everything we do.

Group14’s dedication to meeting the battery demands of today through lithium-silicon battery innovation and scalable commercial manufacturing processes are what differentiates us and makes us a reliable partner. Recognized by the Department of Energy for its novel, drop-in ready nanomaterials and reliable industrial-scale process, Group14 serves the global transition to an all-electric future.

The Sr. Electrical Engineer has responsibilities in 2 areas:

1. support the design and construction of a greenfield manufacturing plant (Moses Lake, WA).

2. support the operations of an existing manufacturing plant (Woodinville, WA).

This will involve project technical support and project management activities for battery materials processing equipment. This role will work with low and medium incoming voltage equipment to ensure operational capability and proper power distribution within the plant and for specific unit operations.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

-Conduct technical reviews of requirements, specifications, and codes.

-Contribute to design requirements and specifications for equipment procurement and facility construction.

-Review vendor submittals of engineering technical data, equipment data sheets, general arrangement drawings, single-line diagrams, P&ID’s, etc.

-Support development and review of project proposals to ensure proper design in regard to power distribution, grounding, and general equipment demands within the plant.

-Support operations, maintenance, and projects for day-to-day considerations for power loads and power distribution, primarily with 3-phase 480V infrastructure.

-Support operations and maintenance for powered equipment needs.

-Oversee design, maintenance, and testing of on-site UPS systems, Load Centers, and Switchgear.

-Support construction, installation and commissioning of infrastructure, facilities and equipment.

-Support, design, and specify needs for electrical instrumentation in existing and new unit processes.

-Investigate equipment failure in support to reliability engineer.

-Participate in continuous improvement activities.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

-Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other engineering degree with relevant experience.

-5+ years of experience, preferably within industrial, chemical or manufacturing.

-Experience with 3-phase power systems and 480V infrastructure.

-Working knowledge of and ability to read single-line drawings.

-Experience in selecting, designing and/or commissioning electrical distribution systems within a manufacturing or other facility (including main distribution panels, motor control centers, transformers, etc.)

-Working knowledge of and experience with electrical codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 70, UL508A, UL2011, etc.)

OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:

-Equipment commissioning and start-up experience.

-Experience in bulk solids processing and manufacturing.

-Experience with manufacturing power distribution designs and use, primarily with 480V or less.

-Experience with determining and/or complying with hazardous area classifications (combustible dusts and flammable vapors)

-Ability to read and understand Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)

GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS:

-Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance

-Benefits are 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents)

-Paid time off

-401(k) with company match

-Stock options

GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel Group14 is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work.

Please note: We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.

The base salary range for this role is $110,000 to $130,000. Actual pay depends on various factors, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.