Staff Electrical Engineer, Balance of PlantActive$42K–$104K

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 by JB Straubel, co-founder and former CTO of Tesla, on a simple but radical idea: the critical minerals powering the energy transition already exist. They just need to come back.

What you'll do

• Perform and review balance-of-plant power system studies including load flow,: short-circuit, protection coordination, DC and AC arc flash, transformer energization, motor starting, reactive power analysis, transient overvoltage, harmonic analysis, insulation coordination, grounding design, battery sizing, and auxiliary system sizing

• Work closely with the energy storage team to develop accurate AC and DC system models and study assumptions

• Develop, review, and validate protective relay coordination studies, relay settings, and configuration files

• Size and specify major electrical equipment including transformers, circuit: breakers, switches, inverters, generators, capacitor banks, reactors, surge arresters, switchgear, current transformers, power cables, and UPS systems

• Create and maintain detailed power system models using ETAP, SKM, and/or EasyPower

• Apply industry standards, codes, and best practices to analysis results and: design recommendations (IEEE, ANSI, IEC)

What they're looking for

• Prepare clear engineering reports, study summaries, and design documentation: for internal and external stakeholders
• + years of direct experience designing and commissioning PV and BESS systems.
• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with specialization in power systems
• Strong foundation in power system analysis including fault calculations,: symmetrical components, arc flash calculations, cable sizing, and protective device selection and coordination