1.1. Lead Electrical Engineer
Phoenix Tailings
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Burlington, MA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
About Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.
Why Phoenix Tailings
At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.
Our Values
● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
● Lead with Compassion
● Be Resourceful
● Listen
● Hustle
Who We Are Looking For
Phoenix Tailings is seeking a driven and experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to design and implement the power and control systems that drive our cutting-edge metal production processes. This role will be key to building and scaling the critical infrastructure that underpins our mission of clean, economic critical metal production. If you're passionate about advancing electrification and building the physical systems that enable a sustainable future, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and validate electrical systems for novel metal production technologies
- Specify and select electrical components, including motors, drives, sensors, PLCs, and power distribution hardware
- Develop wiring diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings for custom electrical enclosures and panels
- Oversee the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical systems across R&D and production sites
- Implement and enforce electrical safety standards and ensure all designs meet NEC and other relevant codes
- Evaluate and upgrade existing systems for performance, reliability, and scalability
- Interface directly with mechanical, chemical, and software engineering teams to integrate electrical systems
- Manage procurement and vendor relationships for electrical components and subsystems
- Contribute to the development of documentation, SOPs, and maintenance procedures for all systems
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 7+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying industrial electrical systems
- Deep understanding of power systems, control circuitry, and instrumentation design
- Experience working with VFDs, PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.), and industrial communication protocols
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards including NEC, NFPA 70E, and UL standards
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset
- Proven track record of leading electrical projects from concept through execution
We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:
- Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
- Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
- Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
- Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
- Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
- Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
- Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).
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