Senior Field Engineer

Antora builds and deploys thermal batteries to power always-on industrial operations with low-cost energy. Factory-built in the United States, Antora’s modular thermal batteries deliver reliable heat and power, enabling industrial facilities of any size to decarbonize predictably and profitably. Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry.

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Field Engineer to lead the commissioning and start-up of medium voltage electrical equipment including switchgears, transformers, and generators ranging from 208 V to 34.5 kV. The Field Engineer will be responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient installation, testing, and commissioning activities at customer and project sites. The field engineer will collaborate with internal engineering and operations teams to safely commission and operate first-of-a-kind industrial installations of Antora’s technology. The field engineer will be a key technical member of a cross-functional and rapidly growing organization, whose work will directly contribute to the demonstration of a first of a kind long-duration energy storage technology.

This role requires strong technical expertise, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering, construction, and operations teams.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Set-up, operate, configure, and maintain balance of plant machinery and Thermal Energy Storage modules
• Operate and run the facility through the plant SCADA system
• Directing construction crews or workers at site; oversee repairs
• Create and run performance test plans, to ensure equipment operates per its performance guarantees
• Draft and submit reports on project status, operational metrics, standard operating procedures, and performance tests
• Generate and execute on designs for minor site or equipment modifications and upgrades
• Responsible for ensuring the equipment produces high quality products, runs smoothly and at capacity, and is properly maintained
• Diagnose construction and machinery issues; perform maintenance; resolve onsite malfunctions
• Perform quality control, follow reporting and record keeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor
• Comply with all safety and health regulations
• Read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and make red-lines as required
• Be the technical point of contact for installation, commissioning, and operational tasks between the engineering teams and operational teams
• Provide clear and regular feedback to other engineering teams

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent technical field) preferred.
• 3–7 years of field experience commissioning medium voltage electrical equipment.
• Hands-on experience with MV (up to 34.5kV) electrical equipment: switchgear, protective relays, transformers, and generators. 
• Experience programming and testing MV protection relay settings (SEL preferred).
• Hands-on experience with  motors, generators, load banks, motor controllers/VFDs.
• Experience creating and executing electrical test plans, including automated test sets (Dobble, Omicron, or similar).
• Familiarity with testing equipment (multimeters, insulation resistance testers, relay test sets, power quality analyzers, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues in the field.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability under pressure.
• Willingness to travel extensively to project sites.

Additional Qualifications Desired (“nice to have” but not required)

• Certifications:
• NETA Certified Technician (Level II/III/IV)
• OSHA 30 / NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT
• Experience with processes engineering of systems like Combined Heat and Power Plants, Boilers, Steam Generators and High Temperature Fluid loops.
• Experience with digital