Facilities Engineer

Pacific Fusion • San Leandro, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

As the Senior Facilities Engineer, you will be the primary technical bridge
between our fusion demonstration system design team and the facility
infrastructure. This is a high-impact role responsible for the integration of
complex mechanical and electrical systems that power and support our fusion
demonstration system. You will manage the interface where cutting-edge
science meets industrial-scale engineering, overseeing design consultants to
develop bespoke hardware and ensuring the facility's infrastructure is perfectly
synchronized with the machine’s operational requirements.
This position is based in Albuquerque, NM, and will require up to 50% travel to
our San Leandro, CA facility for the first year to embed with the design team
during the critical engineering phase.

Requirements

• Minimum BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Dual-discipline familiarity is a significant plus)
• 10+ years of experience in the design, construction, and commissioning of large-scale industrial or scientific research facilities
• Proven track record managing complex M&E infrastructure, including high-voltage power, process piping, and industrial cooling
• Significant experience managing engineering consultants and large- scale hardware procurement contracts
• Proactive, "DOer," and self-starter capable of navigating the ambiguity of a first-of-a-kind research project
• A positive attitude and the ability to influence cross-functional teams of scientists, engineers, and contractors

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience at a National Laboratory (e.g., SNL, LANL, LLNL) or similar highly-regulated research environments
• Experience overseeing construction or facilities involving radiological shielding, hot cells, or other high-energy physics hazards
• Knowledge of pulsed-power infrastructure, ultra-high vacuum (UHV) environments, or cryogenic systems
• PE (Professional Engineer) license
• Experience working closely with PhD scientists and R&D organizations to translate theoretical needs into physical hardware

Responsibilities

• Oversee the interface between the fusion demonstration system design and the facility infrastructure, ensuring M&E systems (power, cooling, and utilities) meet stringent scientific requirements
• Manage relationships and technical deliverables with external design consultants to develop large-scale mechanical and electrical hardware supporting the system
• Work with the Infrastructure Design Team to ensure facility systems are documented and designed appropriately for permitting, construction, and long-term operations
• Support the physical assembly and construction of the fusion demonstration system, coordinating the installation of critical subsystems within the facility
• Support the development of utility systems including high-voltage electrical distribution, specialized cooling loops, and vacuum system infrastructure
• Support the commissioning and transition of building systems from construction into full-scale research operations

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary
• Equity plan
• 6% employer 401k matching
• Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level