Hiring: Senior Power Systems Engineer Company: Thea Energy Location: Kearny, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 13:28:35 Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD, Load Balancing, SCADA, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •7+ years of experience in power systems engineering, including substation design, grid integration, or industrial distribution infrastructure Required Skills: •As part of a rapidly growing team, you’ll be part of the organizational build-up of a leading fusion energy company. This role will have a high degree of autonomy and must be able to move quickly. The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems. •Lead the design of the Eos power distribution architecture, including power supply systems, medium and high-voltage distribution, MV switchgear, LV panelboards, and critical backup circuits •Define grounding, neutral earthing, surge protection, and lightning protection strategies for plant-wide electrical infrastructure •Evaluate integration of grid interconnection, backup generators, STATCOM, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for load balancing, UPS capability, and magnet power recovery •Run detailed load flow, short-circuit, and transient stability simulations using tools such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or PSCAD •Model time-varying load profiles for power supply systems and estimate steady-state vs. transient energy demands •Contribute to the plant’s overall power management strategy, load shedding philosophy, and power quality targets •Develop technical specifications, single-line diagrams, protection philosophies, and equipment layouts Qualifications: •Demonstrated capacity to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs •Demonstrated capacity to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time •Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call •Demonstrated capacity to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics •It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy. Compensation: •$95,000 - $160,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!