6.2. Electrical Engineer II
Phoenix Tailings
Other Engineering
Burlington, MA, USA
Posted on Aug 6, 2025
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 Tailings, 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 looking for an Electrical Engineer II to take ownership of designing, building, and deploying electrical systems that support our rare earth and critical metals processing technologies. This role will play a key part in bringing lab and pilot-scale systems online, integrating control and power systems, and scaling clean metallurgy from concept to reality. The ideal candidate is both technically rigorous and hands-on, with experience in industrial power distribution, control systems, and hardware implementation. This is a multi-site role based out of our Exeter, NH and Burlington, MA facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement power distribution, motor control, and instrumentation systems for new and existing process units
- Create and update detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent
- Specify and select hardware components including PLCs, VFDs, circuit protection devices, sensors, and actuators
- Build, install, and commission electrical panels and field wiring for R&D and pilot systems
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems to improve safety, reliability, and performance
- Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant safety codes and standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, etc.)
- Support system integration with process engineers, including sensor feedback, alarms, and automated control logic
- Contribute to electrical documentation packages including BOMs, settings, test plans, and maintenance procedures
- Lead hands-on electrical assembly work as needed to meet project milestones
- Identify opportunities for system standardization and design-for-scale in preparation for commercial deployment
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- 3–6 years of experience in electrical design and implementation in an industrial, manufacturing, or R&D environment
- Proven experience designing and commissioning electrical systems including panels, power distribution, and controls
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical (or similar) for schematic and layout development
- Strong understanding of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems, motor control, and instrumentation
- Familiarity with safety and regulatory standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA, UL)
- Experience specifying and configuring industrial electrical components (PLCs, VFDs, relays, etc.)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment across multiple physical sites
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently on complex electrical systems
- Passion for building sustainable, real-world solutions to global materials challenges
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).
