About this role
About Thea Energy:
Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.
Position Overview:
Thea Energy is seeking a Senior Electrical Distribution Systems to lead the design, specification, and integration of the power supplies, power distribution network, grid interface, STATCOM, and energy storage systems for the company’s Eos integrated stellarator. This role combines high-voltage substation and distribution infrastructure design with simulation-driven development of plant-wide energy management strategies.
This role will be responsible for defining and validating the full electrical infrastructure, ranging from the high/medium-voltage power supply systems, power generation units, HV/MV utility interconnection, and substation architecture to backup generators and BESS platforms. You will interface with external EPC and utility partners, while driving internal technical requirements, simulations, and review processes across the design, procurement, and commissioning lifecycle.
As part of a rapidly growing team, you’ll be part of the organizational build-up of a leading fusion energy company. This role will have a high degree of autonomy and must be able to move quickly. The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems.
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This Senior Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer role at thea.energy is based in Kearny, NJ. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer role at thea.energy full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer role in the Electrical and Control Systems Engineering department at thea.energy.
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This Senior Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer position is part of the Electrical and Control Systems Engineering department at thea.energy. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Senior Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer job at thea.energy posted?
This Senior Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer position at thea.energy was posted on Mar 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.