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Heron Power · 1 month ago

Project Engineering Lead

positionScotts Valley
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$150K/yr - $220K/yr

Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. As a Project Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for understanding project requirements, collaborating with the engineering team, and providing technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

Electrical DistributionEnergyIndustrial Engineering
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Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering teams to understand project needs, act as 'voice of the customer'
Work alongside the forward deployed engineering team to gather customer requirements and propose technical solutions
Deploy Heron’s first pilot projects both internally and with customers
Provide technical support and guidance to customers throughout the product lifecycle. Troubleshoot technical or integration issues and seek timely resolution
Stay up-to-date on industry trends and technologies to ensure our products remain competitive

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMW-scale project deliveryMV distribution designElectrical infrastructure lifecycleInterconnection processesPower system modelingCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Electrical Engineer with deep background deploying or designing MW-scale electrical equipment and/or installations
Experience with MV distribution design and protection systems
Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure project development lifecycle
Awareness of interconnection processes and guidelines for large sources or loads
Delivered MW-scale projects from concept to commissioned and operating on the grid
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred

Lead GW scale projects through grid integration process
Proven experience in bringing new electrical equipment to market in technical support, or product/project engineering role centered around mass-deployed electronics components and systems
Knowledge of utility scale solar, energy storage, EV fast charging and/or data center project development
Prior experience at an EPC, as an owners-engineer, or in energy project O&M
Prior experience with power system modeling and software (PSS/E, PSCAD, etap, Simulink)

Benefits

Competitive compensation (salary and equity)
Benefits

Company

Heron Power

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Heron Power is an energy technology startup that focuses on developing power electronics for the modern electrical grid.
dateFounded in 2024
location
Scotts Valley, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.heronpower.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Heron Power has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$38M
Key Investors
Capricorn Investment Group
2025-05-29Series A· $38M

Leadership Team

C
Chris Tilton
Director of Mechanical Engineering
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