Director of Electrical Engineering

The posting, as Remora wrote it

Remora is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead the design and execution of electrical systems for our industrial carbon capture products. This hands-on leader will build and develop the electrical engineering function while providing technical direction across product development, deployment, and commissioning. Experience with industrial power systems, 480V three-phase power, generator integration, and medium- or high-voltage systems is highly valued.

We’re building modular carbon capture systems, turning exhaust into beverage-grade CO₂ sold to breweries and greenhouses. We deploy in regions facing severe CO₂ shortages, where prices are highest, allowing us to generate high margins without relying on tax credits or carbon credits.

We’ve raised over $115 million in funding from top investors including Lowercarbon Capital, Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, Y Combinator, and Valor Equity Partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Electrical Engineering function while remaining hands-on in design, troubleshooting, and technical decision-making.
• Own electrical design, architecture, and engineering execution from concept through production, deployment, and commissioning.
• Design and integrate industrial electrical systems, including power generation & distribution, controls, instrumentation, motors, panels, and generator systems.
• Develop and review schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and electrical system designs.
• Perform and oversee electrical studies, protection strategies, and power system analysis, including load flow, short-circuit, and arc flash.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across 480V three-phase power, grounding, protection, and medium/high-voltage systems.
• Work directly with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, EPCs, utilities, and field teams to resolve technical issues and deliver systems.
• Support electrical field testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis of complex electrical systems.
• Establish practical design standards and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and other applicable standards.
• Drive improvements in electrical system reliability, manufacturability, cost, and serviceability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience with complex industrial, energy, or electromechanical systems.
• Experience leading engineering teams while remaining hands-on.
• Strong background in industrial electrical systems, power distribution, controls, and electrical architecture.
• Experience with 480V three-phase systems, schematics, and electrical system analysis.
• Experience taking systems from R&D/concept through manufacturing, commissioning, and field deployment.
• Experience with generator integration, MW-scale systems, medium/high-voltage equipment, or utility interconnection preferred.

Here’s what we value

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• Treat People Exceptionally Well: We care intensely about everyone who is on this mission with us, and our standard is exceptional respect for our teammates, partners, and communities. Teammates who bring different perspectives and backgrounds are essential to our success, and we empower everyone to share their voice. We listen to truly understand. We constantly encourage and help our teammates, and inspire each other with our enthusiasm and optimism.
• Joyful Curiosity: We love to learn, and we learn quickly. We explore the unknown with wonder and excitement. We reason from first principles. We generate original ideas with an open mind and test them quickly in the real world. We take risks and adapt as we discover more. We explore many ideas in parallel, and we don’t count on a silver bullet solution. We share our ideas freely with our teammates. We are skeptical about conventional wisdom, and we question every assumption and requirement. We are always looking for ways to simplify. We are rigorous and attentive to detail. We are eager to understand all aspects of our business and technology, and we contribute effectively outside our individual specialties. We never stop learning.

Logistics

• Location: Wixom, MI
• Start date: Immediately

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $180,000 - $220,000
• Competitive Stock Options
• Healthcare (BCBS)
• Retirement (401k)
• Student loan assistance
• Three Weeks of paid time off
• Eleven Holidays off
• Dependent care assistance (childcare or eldercare)
• Parental leave
• Unlimited sick and compassionate leave
• Employee development and coaching
• Office setup (remote) or relocation (in-person) stipend

Studies show that many qualified candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. If you’re enthusiastic about this role—even if you don’t meet every requirement—we encourage you to apply. We’re most excited to work with people who learn quickly and want to tackle the climate crisis.