Senior Power Electrical Engineer

About Torus

Torus is headquartered in Utah and is expanding manufacturing at our 545,000-square-foot facility in Salt Lake City called GigaOne. We are the world’s first mesh energy infrastructure, uniting communities through resilient, sustainable, and intelligent power. We design, engineer, manufacture, install, and support our systems end-to-end, standing behind them throughout their lifecycle. Torus systems help reduce costs, lower emissions, and protect facilities from outages, while strengthening the security and reliability of the broader utility grid. Torus is committed to American manufacturing, engineering excellence, and building energy systems that last.

Torus has raised over $267 million from investors like Magnetar, Mercado, ICONIQ and Origin Ventures. The investments are helping to accelerate deployment of modular power plants across utilities, data centers, and industrial sectors. This investor confidence reflects the strength of our team, technology as well as the scale of the problem we are solving. 

At Torus, you will be part of something larger than a single product or technology. Your work will help build energy infrastructure that supports and strengthens our electrical grid, critical  systems, industry, and communities for decades to come. We value accountability, collaboration, and clear thinking. We are looking for people who want to solve hard problems and build things that matter.

About the Role

The Senior Power Electrical Engineer brings our mission to life at the electron level — and then some. You'll design, assemble, install, and maintain the electrical systems our infrastructure depends on: energy storage, energy management, LV power distribution, grid-tied inverters, motor drives, protective relays, automatic transfer switches, and AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion at 1000V and below. But this role goes beyond execution. You'll own subsystems from spec to validation, lead complex design end-to-end, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a key technical voice in design reviews. Every electron in our products flows through your work, and your decisions shape how the team builds from here. You'll do it on a small team, with a hybrid schedule and an async culture built for focused, heads-down work.

Who You Are

• You care about work that matters. The idea of building energy systems that protect communities and stabilize the grid isn't a nice-to-have, it's why you're here.
• You say what you think, directly and early. You don't bury the lead, you don't wait for permission to raise a problem, and you give feedback the same way you'd want to receive it.
• You move fast without cutting corners. You know the difference between speed that creates momentum and speed that creates rework. You hold both standards at once.
• You own your work end to end. You don't hand things over the fence. You follow through, ask questions when something's unclear, and take responsibility when something's off.
• Strong opinions, loosely held. You're optimistic about hard problems. You advocate for what you believe is right and keep an open mind when collaborators suggest reasons for a change.
• You think in systems. You understand that your work connects to other people's work, and you make decisions with that in mind.
• You thrive in a “fail fast” environment. You don't need a lot of management to do great work. You need clear context, good people around you, and room to figure things out.
• You work with a bias toward progress. You know what you're working toward, you can see the board, and you move the right things forward without waiting to be told what's next.

Responsibilities

Design and Development

• Lead the design of complex AC-DC and DC-DC power distribution systems and high-voltage control architectures, setting technical standards and reviewing work across the team for compliance with NEC, UL, and IEEE requirements.
• Own subsystem design from specification through validation, including grid-tied inverters, motor drive systems, and energy storage integration, ensuring performance, stability, and reliability at scale.
• Independently conduct and lead advanced power studies, including short circuit analysis, load flow modeling, arc flash hazard assessments, and protection coordination for DERs, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings.
• Develop and own engineering deliverables (schematics, SLDs, cabinet layouts, O&M manuals, FAT/SAT protocols) with accountability for quality, completeness, and cross-functional review sign-off.
• Serve as the technical lead in design reviews, flagging systemic risks, pushing back on designs that won’t scale, and mentoring engineers through the review process.
• Interpret and apply electrical codes (NEC/NFPA 70, UL, IEEE) with expert-level judgment; identify code ambiguities, drive resolution, and help define internal design standards.

Research, Development, and Prototype Assembly

• Define R&D strategy for early-stage product development; scope prototyping efforts, allocate lab resources, and ensure findings translate into scalable production-ready designs.
• Oversee prototype assembly and UL 508A panel builds, providing technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians on assembly quality and safety standards.
• Lead the transition from development to production — defining the standards for wiring diagrams, SOPs, and test procedures that the broader team will follow.

Collaboration and Support

• Architect and own integrations between power hardware and firmware/controls — going beyond querying memory registers to defining communication protocols, control logic requirements, and integration test strategies with firmware and controls engineers.
• Mentor junior engineers on software development practices for embedded/power applications; establish and document best practices for the team.
• Act as a cross-functional technical liaison between electrical engineering, firmware, systems, and manufacturing teams, translating technical tradeoffs into clear decisions for stakeholders.

Documentation and Compliance

• Own and maintain engineering documentation standards — including panel design records, design change processes, and test protocols — ensuring the team’s work is auditable, transferable, and production-ready.
• Author and own installation and service manuals for products; establish the documentation standard for the engineering team.
• Interpret, apply, and help enforce compliance with electrical codes, standards, and safety regulations; proactively identify gaps and drive resolution across engineering and manufacturing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. Or equivalent hands-on experience that tells the same story.
• 5–8+ years designing, assembling, and troubleshooting electrical panels.
• Fluency in AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN. You work in the tools, not around them.
• Deep comfort with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and circuit design. You can read and produce them without a second thought.
• Hands-on experience with electrical tools and equipment; you're as comfortable on the bench as you are at the desk.
• Sharp attention to detail and strong problem-solving instincts. You catch what others miss and know what to do about it.
• Clear communicator who works well across a small, fast-moving team.

Preferred Experience

• Background in renewable energy equipment and installations; you've seen how these systems live in the real world.
• Comfortable with C++, Python, Arduino, and MODBUS; you can hold your own where software meets hardware.
• Hands-on familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation; you understand the full stack from control logic to physical output.

Additional Details

Background Check All candidates are subject to a background check.

Location + Travel The role is hybrid remote based in our South Salt Lake Headquarters Warehouse (air-conditioned) and some remote work. May require occasional onsite work at GigaOne in Salt Lake City or Springville R&D warehouse (air-conditioned and non air-conditioned).
Schedule Full-Time, Salaried

Compensation $140,000-175,000 (Note: We have the flexibility to hire at different levels, which may impact the  corresponding pay range.)

Work Authorization Applicants must already have the legal authorization to work in the US without requiring any employer sponsorship.

Physical Requirements 

• Must have the ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be capable of standing, bending, and executing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work in confined spaces. 
• Ability to read, identify, observe and recognize details, color-coding and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings.
• Ability to don personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, respiratory protective equipment with proper seal, coveralls, ear protection, gloves, eye protection & safety helmet. 
• Ability to observe, detect and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings.
• Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• This role may involve exposure to moderate industrial noise levels, consistent with typical manufacturing environments. Optional hearing protection is available for employee comfort.
• Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.

Our Benefits and Perks

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status.

Financial

• Employee Rewards Package including Equity
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Torus pays 50% of medical premiums
• Torus paid Life and AD&D Insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Health & Wellness

• Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance
• Plan participants have access to telehealth services, mental health support and coaching, and exclusive discounts on brands, dining, entertainment, and more.

Time Off

• Unlimited Discretionary PTO or 10 days annual PTO
• 10 paid company holidays
• Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave

Culture & Community

• Regular company-wide offsites to showcase our progress and learnings. A time to step back, think strategically, and work on the business together.
• Team members receive Torus branded gear
• Peer Recognition Program
• Fully stocked break rooms with free snacks and drinks.

Torus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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