Electrical Engineering - Project Engineer

Electrical Engineering Technician Comp: $25–$50/hrContractThis San Diego-based climate-tech startup builds thermochemical energy storage (TCES) systems for energy-intensive industries, letting operators shift power usage to cheaper windows and electrify high-temperature industrial heat at a cost edge over fossil fuels. Backed by major climate and energy venture investors. We're hiring a safety-focused Electronics Technician to assemble, test, troubleshoot, and maintain complex electronic systems, with particular emphasis on high-power and high-voltage equipment. You'll partner closely with the engineering team to keep high-voltage components, power supplies, inverters, and industrial control systems running safely and reliably. Run routine and advanced testing, calibration, and validation on high-power electronics and high-voltage circuitry Diagnose failures down to the component level across power electronics, switchgear, transformers, motor drives, and energy storage systems Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical blueprints to assemble and install high-voltage panels and subsystems Follow electrical safety protocols closely, including LOTO procedures, arc flash safety, and NFPA 70E standards Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on high-voltage test fixtures and production equipment to reduce downtime Keep detailed logs of test data, repair history, and equipment performance; write up technical reports on failure analysis Work alongside electrical and mechanical engineers to prototype new power systems and suggest design improvements based on field testingteam lift or mechanical assist for heavier loads) Strong hand dexterity for assembly, instrumentation hookup, and equipment operation Sharp visual acuity for reading drawings and spotting dimensional/surface issues Comfortable in required PPE (safety glasses, heat-resistant gloves, safety shoes, etc.) in high-heat lab/shop settings Solid understanding of lab/shop safety practices — hazard recognition around high-temp equipment, energized systems, and fabrication machinery Minimal travel (under 5%) for occasional tool/material pickup You jump in wherever help is needed — debugging with a teammate, lending a hand in the shop, flagging issues outside your lane You're curious about the whole system — chemistry, mechanical engineering, power electronics, software — not just your piece of itYou weigh cost and timeline alongside technical quality in your decisions