Senior electrical engineer, factory development

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

Lead planning and execution of factory electrical infrastructure and workcenter buildouts that translate production requirements into operational manufacturing space. You'll be responsible for driving owner-side electrical infrastructure planning, coordinating utility service and distribution upgrades, and leading technical execution of electrical infrastructure projects supporting factory development and manufacturing equipment deployment. This role requires strong electrical engineering expertise, cross-functional problem-solving, and the ability to make day-to-day technical decisions that keep projects aligned with production goals, schedules, and budgets.

The Role

Electrical Supply & Capacity Planning: Lead planning and execution of factory electrical supply strategies by evaluating current and future power demand, utility service capacity, and infrastructure requirements supporting manufacturing growth. Serve as the primary owner-side engineering interface with utility providers to coordinate service upgrades, line extensions, infrastructure requirements, and energization schedules. Partner with external A&E firms to evaluate phased power delivery strategies and alternative supply solutions considering cost, schedule, reliability, technical risk, and long-term scalability.

Factory Electrical Distribution: Lead planning and technical execution of factory electrical distribution infrastructure, including medium- and low-voltage systems, transformers, switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, feeders, and equipment power connections. Define electrical infrastructure requirements, evaluate distribution capacity, and review A&E-developed designs for alignment with factory requirements, applicable codes, constructability, reliability, and scalability. Coordinate with A&E partners, electrical contractors, and equipment vendors to ensure distribution systems support manufacturing equipment deployment and future factory expansion.

Electrical Engineering & Equipment Integration: Lead owner-side electrical engineering coordination from initial concept development through construction and equipment commissioning. Establish electrical infrastructure requirements and review engineering deliverables prepared by external A&E partners, including load calculations, single-line diagrams, power distribution plans, grounding requirements, equipment specifications, and electrical system studies. Evaluate equipment interfaces, facility hookup requirements, and infrastructure constraints to develop practical solutions supporting manufacturing readiness.

Data & IT Infrastructure: Lead planning and cross-functional coordination of factory data and IT infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations and equipment deployment. Partner with IT stakeholders, engineering teams, and equipment vendors to define infrastructure requirements, resolve integration constraints, and ensure alignment with factory development plans.

Factory Controls & Automation: Lead planning and technical coordination of facility controls and automation infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations. Partner with controls engineering, IT, facilities, and equipment vendors to establish system requirements, resolve technical interfaces, and coordinate integration into factory infrastructure and construction plans.

Electrical Construction & Installation: Lead technical coordination for electrical infrastructure, construction, and equipment installation activities by serving as the primary engineering point of contact for electrical scope, infrastructure requirements, and equipment integration. Review contractor submittals, vendor shop drawings, and technical RFIs to verify alignment with engineering requirements and drive resolution of technical issues. Partner with construction coordinators, facilities teams, contractors, and vendors to resolve field constraints, support construction sequencing, and drive electrical testing, commissioning, and energization readiness.

Factory & Work Center Buildout Planning: Lead development and execution of factory and workcenter buildout strategies by defining and optimizing equipment integration strategies, infrastructure requirements, and deployment solutions while reviewing factory layouts and assessing manufacturing and facility constraints. Lead technical coordination across engineering, procurement, operations, and facilities stakeholders to establish deployment strategies that support manufacturing capacity planning, operational efficiency, safety, production ramp timelines, and long-term scalability.

Project Schedule Ownership & Capital Project Coordination: Drive technical execution strategy, deployment schedule alignment, and critical path coordination for factory development initiatives by proactively identifying infrastructure dependencies, integration risks, and manufacturing readiness gaps. Lead technical evaluations of capital infrastructure alternatives considering scope, cost, schedule, performance, and scalability. Support project scope development, budget planning, contractor proposals, and procurement activities while driving corrective actions required to maintain execution alignment with production objectives.

Cross-Functional Engineering & Continuous Improvement: Lead cross-functional technical coordination across engineering, operations, facilities, supply chain, contractors, OEM vendors, and external partners to resolve complex engineering challenges and maintain alignment across factory development activities. Develop and maintain factory configuration records, infrastructure standards, technical requirements, and deployment documentation. Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering execution, infrastructure planning, deployment consistency, and repeatable factory development methods.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting manufacturing facilities, industrial infrastructure, electrical power distribution, or capital project execution.
• Strong technical understanding of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, including transformers, switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, feeders, and industrial equipment power requirements.
• Experience developing requirements for and reviewing electrical engineering deliverables, including single-line diagrams, load calculations, power distribution plans, equipment specifications, and electrical system studies.
• Experience supporting electrical infrastructure planning, construction coordination, equipment installation, commissioning, or utility infrastructure upgrades.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and safety requirements, including NEC, NFPA 70E, and relevant electrical engineering standards.
• Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate complex engineering problems, develop technical solutions, and drive implementation across multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating technical workstreams across engineering disciplines, A&E partners, contractors, utilities, and equipment vendors.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple parallel engineering activities, technical decisions, and project priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain clear technical documentation, engineering requirements, configuration records, and project deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electrical utility service planning, capacity upgrades, line extensions, utility interconnections, and coordination with electric utility providers.
• Experience leading electrical infrastructure planning and execution for large-scale manufacturing facilities, factory expansions, or industrial equipment deployments.
• Experience performing or reviewing electrical power system studies, including load flow, short-circuit, arc flash, voltage drop, and protective device coordination.
• Experience evaluating onsite generation, backup power, UPS systems, or alternative electrical supply solutions.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM Power*Tools, or similar software.
• Experience with factory data and IT infrastructure, industrial controls, PLC architectures, BMS, SCADA, or IT/OT integration.
• Experience leading capital project technical evaluations, infrastructure trade studies, contractor coordination, and construction execution planning.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environments.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a combination of office, manufacturing, and active construction environments. Frequent time spent on the factory floor coordinating construction, infrastructure work, and equipment installation activities. Requires regular movement throughout manufacturing facilities, electrical rooms, equipment installation zones, and active construction areas. Required use of appropriate PPE (e.g., safety glasses, steel-toe footwear, hearing protection, gloves) while on the factory floor or construction site. May occasionally require early mornings, evenings, or weekend support during critical installation, commissioning, or construction milestones.

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E05 - E06 as evaluated through our interview process.

E05 / Senior Engineer: $128,520 - $176,720

E06 / Staff Engineer: $148,430 - $204,090

Pay Range: $128,520—$204,090 USD

What We Offer:

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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