Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Want to make a positive impact on the world?

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. As a key member of our engineering department, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of advanced BESS solutions. Your expertise in electrical engineering and lithium-ion battery technology will be instrumental in driving our projects to success.

For candidates local to Canada, this job would be in-person. For candidates located along the West Coast in the US, a hybrid model of 1-week per month in the office is required.

The Role

• Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year
• Benefits:
• Relocation package for individuals requiring relocation
• 3 weeks paid vacation plus 1 week off between Christmas and New Year's
• Extended health, dental, and vision benefits plan
• RRSP matching for Canadian based employees
• Regular company socials, events and weekly fitness and yoga
• Free electric vehicle charging when on-site
• Open and collaborative company culture!

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the electrical design and specification of grounding methodologies, isolation design and sizing, and the integration of reliable backup power solutions.
• Perform transformer selection and sizing, grid interconnection studies, 3-phase load calculations, short circuit and arc flash analyses, and sizing of cables, breakers, panels, and fuses, including motorized breaker selection.
• Spearhead the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and 3-phase AC component sizing and specification for critical infrastructure, including the design of busbars, combiner boxes, and switchgear (disconnects, breakers), ensuring full compliance with relevant codes and certifications such as CSA 22.2, IEEE 1547, UL1741, and UL9540.
• Lead the identification, evaluation, and onboarding of new suppliers to optimize product cost, function, and lead times.
• Drive creation and revision of FMEA, BOM, manufacturing and assembly drawings.
• Electrical design and documentation to support UL product certification.

The Candidate

We’re looking for individuals with the following traits, skills, and experiences:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in the design and development of electrical systems, with a focus on BESS or lithium-ion battery applications.
• Expert proficiency in relevant design software for electrical design of battery systems, power electronics, and control systems.
• Demonstrated advanced understanding of lithium-ion battery technology, battery management systems (BMS), and power conversion systems (PCS).
• Demonstrated understanding of UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A.

Why join us?

• Be part of a mission-driven company focused on creating sustainable energy solutions and making a positive impact on the world.
• Collaborate closely with passionate co-founders and a team committed to innovation and excellence.
• Contribute to building and scaling a company from the ground up, where your work will have a direct and meaningful impact.
• Enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow.
• Thrive in a workplace that values collaboration, wellness, and celebrating successes, with regular company socials, fitness sessions, and more.

About Moment Energy

Moment Energy is a cleantech startup with a team of passionate innovators revolutionizing the energy storage industry. Founded by four tech entrepreneurs, our mission is to provide worldwide access to clean, reliable, and affordable power. How do we do it? By repurposing retired electric vehicle batteries into state-of-the-art battery energy storage systems, giving these powerful resources a second life and a lasting impact.

Our vision goes beyond sustainability; it’s about driving meaningful change. As one of the Top 100 Global Cleantech Companies of 2023, we’ve forged relationships with automakers like Mercedes-Benz Energy and Nissan North America to accelerate the global transition to a greener future. With Series A funding secured and support from the U.S. Department of Energy to build a gigafactory, we’re on the cusp of scaling our groundbreaking solutions to redefine the energy landscape and create a cleaner, brighter tomorrow.

We're a fast-paced and dynamic team.

Every day you'll be taking on a new challenge and learning something new. You'll take on a wide breadth of tasks and contribute to disrupting the battery industry. You'll be part of a tight-knit team that is working together to save the planet! Fun, health, and wellness are incorporated into our daily schedule and we encourage all our team members to bring innovative ideas to the table to create an interactive workplace.

Our Commitments

Moment Energy is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, including our work environment. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

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Our Values

We’re Building a Greener Future Together:

We infuse passion for our cleantech mission into every aspect of our work and incorporate fun into the workplace. We motivate one another, celebrate our successes and embrace eco-friendly practices to reduce our carbon footprint.

We Prioritize our Customer’s Needs:

We place our customers at the core of everything we do, ensuring that every decision considers their needs and aims to provide increased value to them. We provide reliable support for our customers, every step of the way.

We’re Open, Honest and Accountable:

We prioritize open and honest communication to foster mutual understanding, strengthen knowledge sharing, and reduce miscommunication within the team. We admit when we’ve made a mistake, and remedy our actions. We transparently communicate outcomes whether good, bad, or unexpected.

We Think and Act like Owners:

We’re self-starters that proactively embrace new challenges along with personal and collective ownership of responsibilities in the organization. We focus on growth, not titles, and we do what needs to be done.

We Treat Everyone with Respect:

We actively listen, share openly, and work together towards common goals. We treat one another with mutual respect to cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone feels accepted, supported, and heard. We keep an open mind and are willing to learn.

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