About the Company

The open ocean is Earth’s largest and most power-dense renewable energy resource. Panthalassa is harnessing that resource to generate the cheapest energy on the planet. Our mission is to provide abundant and affordable clean energy for everyone.

We are rapidly scaling our capacity to test megawatts of compute and hydroelectric turbines while bringing online state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment across multiple sites. In this environment, identifying creative, practical solutions that enable the delivery of sufficient power—quickly and reliably—will be a key contributor to the company’s success.

Founded in 2016 and based in the Pacific Northwest, our team comes from diverse backgrounds in aerospace, naval architecture, marine operations, hardware, software, and research.

About the Job

We are building a core technology designed to operate in the harshest, most unpredictable environments on Earth, the world’s oceans. Delivering on this mission requires not only elite engineering talent but a work environment that runs smoothly, scales intelligently, and frees our team to focus on solving impossibly hard problems.

We are looking for an Electrical Infrastructure Engineer to serve as the technical authority for the design and evolution of electrical infrastructure across our facilities. This role spans existing operations and new build-outs, covering infrastructure upgrades, new facility diligence, design input, installation, commissioning, and long-term system performance.

This is a design-forward role for someone who understands how power infrastructure actually gets delivered today, how to source it, design it, and scale it under real-world constraints. You will develop strategies to unlock megawatt-scale capacity quickly by combining traditional and non-traditional infrastructure approaches.

You are comfortable working upstream, shaping electrical architecture, identifying risks early, and translating evolving engineering needs into practical, buildable infrastructure plans that can be executed with quality and speed.

What You'll Own

Power Strategy & Infrastructure Design

Develop hybrid approaches to delivering MW-scale power (utility, temporary service, generation, storage), understanding technical requirements and thinking from first principles to identify creative solutions that meet those requirements
Define paths to capacity (near-term vs. long-term) across cost, schedule, and constraints
Work directly with utilities and partners to shape power delivery strategy
Translate evolving load requirements into credible power ramp plans
Identify constraints and design around them with practical, buildable solutions

Electrical Infrastructure & Maintenance

Diagnose and resolve power quality issues, failures, and system risks
Define system standards and design criteria; partner with facilities team and external contractors for execution
Maintain core system documentation (single-lines, panel schedules)
Guide maintenance prioritization based on system criticality
Design scalable distribution systems that avoid rework

Design & Planning Review

Lead early-stage electrical design, including interim solutions
Integrate power delivery with cooling, space, and site constraints
Develop load calculations, single-lines, and conceptual layouts
Review designs for constructability and capacity
Coordinate with external partners on design criteria and scope

Construction, Commissioning & Execution

Sequence builds to enable rapid capacity deployment
Manage electrical scopes, contractors, and submittals
Oversee installation to ensure quality, safety, and alignment with design
Integrate new systems with minimal operational disruption

Capacity Planning & Power Systems Analysis

Build staged power ramp models aligned to business timelines
Conduct load studies and track capacity across systems
Support power system studies
Develop forward-looking infrastructure plans

Safety & Compliance

Own electrical safety programs (LOTO, energy control)
Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA
Support inspections, permitting, and incident investigations

Systems, Standards & Continuous Improvement

Develop electrical specifications and standards
Improve reliability, maintainability, and documentation practices
Support cost estimation and budgeting

What We're Looking For

Required

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
5–10+ years in industrial, manufacturing, or R&D environments
Experience with medium-voltage systems, utility interconnection, or large power upgrades
Strong background in electrical distribution systems and load calculations
Ability to develop and interpret electrical drawings and system models
Experience leading contractors and driving execution
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause capability
Working knowledge of electrical safety standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA)

Preferred

Experience developing non-traditional or hybrid power solutions
Direct experience working with utilities
Experience with on-site generation, microgrids, or phased builds
PE or EIT certification
Experience with power system modeling tools
Background in high-growth R&D or prototype environments

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite role at our Portland, OR facility. The work involves regular time on the shop floor, in mechanical and electrical rooms, and in active construction or buildout environments. Candidates should be comfortable working alongside engineers, technicians, and contractors in a hands-on industrial setting.

Compensation and Benefits

If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:

Cash compensation of $160,000 - $210,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and background.
Equity in the company. We’re all owners and if we’re successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
- Flexible paid time off
- Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
- Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
- Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
- Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)
Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).

Location

This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon.

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