About Lilac Solutions, Inc.

Lilac Solutions is a lithium extraction technology company focused on scaling lithium production for the electric vehicle era. Lilac solves the critical technology problems which today prevent development of the world’s largest lithium resources: low yields, high costs, slow start-up, poor reliability, and massive environmental impacts. Lilac’s technology represents such a step-change in performance and cost that it also unlocks the development of new unconventional lithium deposits with low lithium grades and high impurities, which have historically been impossible to produce. In 2021, Lilac raised $150M in Series B financing from investors including T. Rowe Price, Lowercarbon Capital, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Sumitomo, BMW and SK Materials. Lilac is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

About the role

Lilac is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support design and engineering efforts for a diverse set of projects. As a member of the Lilac's Lithium Engineering team, you will be managing multiple projects that require exceptional design and analysis skills to plan and design electrical systems for pilot and commercial projects. You will partner with our R&D, controls, and engineering design teams to perform load calculations and analysis for different stages of design, prepare detailed drawings and design basis documents, select equipment for use in such systems, and participate in Hazard and Operability assessments. This is a full-time position based in Salt Lake City, UT or Oakland, CA. 

What you'll do

• Design full Low and Medium Voltage electrical systems, including power, lighting, and signaling systems 

• Prepare/Review load analysis for each stage of design 

• Prepare detailed project electrical systems drawings 

• Prepare basis of design reports for projects 

• Select and prepare specifications for electrical equipment 

• Develop relevant lists and datasheets for electrical equipment 

• Review design drawings (squad checks) 

• Participate in design reviews and HAZOP assessments to improve system safety and operations 

• Develop procurement packages (enquiry, adjudication, purchase recommendations) 

• Manage projects within cost and time constrained environments 

• Understand and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety standards 

• Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines to meet project scopes 

• Coordinate work with partner EPC or MEP firm for design of power systems 

• Contribute to efforts in developing/updating document standards and updating existing drawings 

• Travel to Pilot sites to support installation and commissioning efforts (travel up to 20%) 

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience 

• In-depth knowledge of electrical engineering standards and codes (NEC, NFPA, IEC, etc.) 

• Experience working for an EPC or MEP firm on design of low and medium voltage electrical systems 

• Experience with chemical equipment, controls and instrumentation, and plant construction 

• Experience with AutoCAD based design projects 

• Experience with ETAP 

• Highly organized with sharp attention to numerical detail 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Excited to work on a small, fast-paced startup team 

Benefits & Compensation

• Hybrid work schedules

• Stock options 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 

• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance 

• 401k with pre- and post-tax investing options 

• Flexible spendings account/Health savings account 

• Group and term life insurance 

• Flexible paid time off policy 

• Paid sick leave 

• Eight weeks of paid parental leave 

• Commuter benefits 

• Employee assistance program 

• Monthly phone stipend 

EEO Statement 

Lilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity.  Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.