Helion · 1 day ago
Electrical Engineer | $70+/hr
Reading, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70/hr - $80/hr
10+ years expHelion Group is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to support power distribution, machine integration, and electrical safety in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on plant power, equipment implementation, and safety systems, requiring deep experience with industrial power systems.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Support and maintain plant electrical power distribution systems, including 480V systems, transformers, and machine connections
Review machine electrical designs and identify safety systems, interlocks, and certified safety architectures (e.g., TÜV, CECON)
Specify electrical requirements for new equipment, including power, protection, grounding, and safety considerations
Lead electrical aspects of equipment installation, commissioning, and startup
Partner with electricians, maintenance, and vendors to ensure safe, code-compliant implementations
Identify and mitigate electrical safety risks during equipment integration and plant modifications
Review and approve electrical drawings and documentation prior to installation
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
10+ years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong understanding of industrial power distribution and electrical safety systems
Experience integrating new equipment into existing plant infrastructure
Ability to identify and apply relevant electrical codes and safety standards
Comfortable working in the field and collaborating with trades and operations teams
Preferred
Experience in food, heavy industrial, or high-uptime manufacturing environments
Familiarity with arc flash considerations and electrical risk mitigation
Experience working directly with OEMs and equipment suppliers
Benefits
Health insurance
Company
Helion
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.04BKey Investors
Nucor CorporationSam AltmanDustin Moskovitz
2025-01-28Series F· $425M
2023-09-27Corporate Round· $35M
2021-11-05Series E· $500M
Leadership Team
David Kirtley
Founder and CEO
Chris Pihl
Co-Founder, CTO
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