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Senior Field Electrical Engineer

Terawatt Infrastructure

Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 120000 - 140000

Posted: 5 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 22 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Terawatt Infrastructure

The once in a century transition to autonomous and electric vehicles is underway and will require a multi-trillion-dollar investment in energy and charging infrastructure and the real estate to site it on. Terawatt is the leader in delivering large scale turnkey charging solutions for companies rapidly deploying AV and EV fleets. Whether its an urban mobility hub or a carefully located multi-fleet hub for semi-trucks Terawatt brings the talent capabilities and capital to create reliable cost-effective solutions for customers on the leading edge of the transition to the next generation of transport.

With a growing portfolio of sites across the US in urban hubs and along key logistics and transportation corridors. Terawatt is building the permanent transportation and logistics infrastructure of tomorrow through a robust combination of capital real estate development and site operations solutions. The company develops finances owns and operates charging solutions that take the cost and complexity out of electrifying fleets.

Our Values

Six core values guide how we work: commitments we make to each other. Our pace is set by a simple conviction: imperfect action beats perfect inaction so we move with purpose adapt without ego and measure ourselves by progress rather than activity. Ownership travels with autonomy. Your name is on the work and the best answer wins the conversation wherever it lives. That candor works because of what surrounds it: people who show up with intention and have each others back tough on ideas and generous with people. Our customers feel this as reliability earned daily every interaction treated as a chance to build something lasting. And underneath it all is why the work matters. The climate doesnt wait and the stakes are also human: behind every checklist and every inspection is a person going home safely. We call it This work has a heartbeat its what the other five rest on.

Role Description

One of Terawatts Core Values is Electrify the Customer. Terawatt is seeking a Field Electrical Engineer with strong working knowledge of primary and secondary electrical systems to serve as the field technical lead for construction commissioning energization and ongoing operation of its EV charging sites across North America. This is an experienced professional role: youll work from limited information and precedent adapt established approaches to novel field conditions and develop engineering solutions with review from senior engineering leadership at key milestones.

In this role you will independently evaluate field inspections against design intent exercise engineering judgment to resolve discrepancies and non-conformances that do not have a predefined answer and make real-time technical decisions with contractors utility engineers and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) escalating high stakes or precedent setting calls to senior engineers You will assess incomplete or ambiguous field information apply analytical techniques to identify root cause and adapt commissioning and energization approaches site to site rather than following a fixed checklist. You will also advise senior engineering Construction & Development and Operations stakeholders.

You will work closely with the Head of Hardware & Electrical Systems and associated engineers while exercising independent professional judgment and partnering cross-functionally with Construction Development Energy and Operations (Field Service team).

Core Responsibilities

Evaluate field conditions against approved single-line diagrams panel schedules three-line diagrams and site design exercising engineering judgment to determine whether deviations are acceptable require rework or require a design change with review from senior engineering at key milestones
Serve as the owners field representative during: Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and functional testing of Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) consisting of: switchgear distribution transformers metal clad gear and EVSE independently assessing test results against acceptance criteria and determining pass/fail/conditional disposition
Evaluate site energization readiness weighing incomplete or conflicting information from utilities contractors internal teams and make the final go/no-go engineering call escalating ambiguous or high-risk cases to senior engineering leadership
Troubleshoot complex non-routine electrical and hardware issues on active sites partnering with Field Service to diagnose and resolve electrical power system problems
Analyze field-discovered deviations and as-built changes for engineering significance and determine which require formal design revision versus documentation only
Ensure the commissioning-to-operations handoff including equipment turnover packages maintenance schedules and warranty terms are sufficient for safe reliable operation exercising judgment on what site documentation and guidance the receiving team needs
Interpret and apply NEC UL IEEE and local code requirements during field reviews
Manage field engineering activity across multiple concurrent sites with competing schedules
Report regularly to management on progress issues and risks

Minimum Qualifications

Degree: Bachelors in Electrical Engineering Power Systems or a related field
5 years of field experience with electrical construction commissioning or startup of medium- and low-voltage systems including 480V switchboards and distribution equipment
Background in electrical engineering facility engineering field technician power distribution or comparable field experience
Working knowledge of at least two of the following:
- DC fast EV charging infrastructure (200kW up to 1 MW per dispenser)
- Power electronics (inverters and rectifiers)
- Clean energy electrification (BESS solar wind or similar)
- Substations microgrids or utility interconnection
- Advanced protective relaying and control within MV distribution systems
- Facility Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting
Comfortable reading and field-verifying Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs) and Three-Line Diagrams
Working familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and local building/electrical codes
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to active construction and development sites (expect 60% travel)
Valid drivers license and ability to work on active construction sites including required PPE and safety training

Preferred Qualifications

2 years of experience in the EV ecosystem vehicle electrification or EV charging infrastructure
Hands-on experience with commissioning or startup testing on commercial or industrial electrical projects
Experience performing or witnessing protection and coordination studies and testing
Familiarity with megger/insulation resistance testing primary injection testing and switchgear functional testing
Understanding of industry standards such as OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) and ISO 15118 (Plug & Charge)
OSHA 10/30 and NFPA 70E arc-flash safety training
EIT (Engineer-in-Training) status or a Professional Engineer (PE) license

$120000 - $140000 a year

US / Remote

Compensation for this role is determined by several factors including the cost of labor in specific geographic markets and these ranges are intended to provide a helpful reference. The actual compensation offer will be based on the candidates location skills level of expertise and experience and internal equity addition to base salary we offer a comprehensive benefits package and where applicable performance-based incentives.

We are building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. At Terawatt we continuously strive to foster inclusion humility energizing relationships and belonging and welcome new ideas. Were growing and want you to grow with us. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential functions of the position please contact emailprotected.

Terawatt Infrastructure is an equal-opportunity employer.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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