Senior Field Engineer

Antora Energy delivers affordable, reliable energy to industry, data centers, and the grid. Our thermal batteries turn low-cost electricity into always-on heat and power, without supply-constrained critical minerals or multi-year construction timelines. We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and work with humility and openness. We are committed to building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy. Position Summary We are seeking highly skilled and motivated [ Remote with 60-80% Travel] Field Engineers to lead the commissioning and start-up of Antora’s thermal energy storage plants. These Field Engineers will collaborate with internal engineering and operations teams to safely commission and operate first-of-a-kind industrial installations of Antora’s technology and will be a key technical member of a cross-functional and rapidly growing organization, whose work will directly contribute to the demonstration of a first of a kind long-duration energy storage technology. We are looking for expertise in the following areas: Low and Medium Voltage (LV/MV) Equipment Network, Instrumentation and Controls (N, I&C) Mechanical, Electrical, and Process (MEP) This role requires strong technical expertise, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering, construction, and operations teams. This role requires being on long-term assignments (6-9 months) at project sites. Antora provides airfare, lodging support, daily per diems, ground transportation, and regular home-visit travel. Employees receive defined assignment objectives, performance check-ins, and accommodations to ensure a safe, supported, and successful experience. Roles & Responsibilities Commission Antora’s thermal battery systems. Diagnose and resolve technical issues from a first principles approach and share learnings across organization, drive issues to resolution bt coordinating both internal and external resources Create, follow, and provide feedback on required commissioning documentation (ITPs, checklists, punchlists, inspection reports, etc.) Help ensure a clean hand-off from construction to commissioning crew by leading reviews with EPCs and subcontractors to maintain schedule, performance, operability, and safety; RFIs, submittals, QA/QC, punchlists. Help ensure a clean hand-off to site operations by providing clear documentation and required training to operations crew Willingness to travel extensively to project sites. Key Qualifications Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues from a first principles approach and share learnings across organization 2+ years of field experience commissioning industrial equipment. Lead reviews with EPCs and subcontractors to ensure schedule, performance, operability, and safety. Strong knowledge of electrical, equipment, and process safety standards and procedures. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability under pressure. Willingness to travel extensively to project sites. Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering, or equivalent Option 1 - MV/LV Equipment Hands-on experience with MV (up to 34.5kV) electrical equipment: switchgear, protective relays, transformers, and generators. Experience programming and testing MV protection relay settings (SEL preferred). Hands-on experience with LV equipment - motors, generators, load banks, motor controllers/VFDs. Experience creating and executing electrical test plans, including automated test sets (Dobble, Omicron, or similar). Option 2 - Network, Instrumentation and Controls (N, I&C) Commission full spectrum of instrumentation and control systems: ; Network infrastructure (cat6, fiber, switches, patch panels), PLC/RIO cabinets, field devices (RTDs, TCs, PTs, flow meters, etc.), , and instrument wiring. Lead loop checks, functional testing, c…