Technical Procurement Engineer

About the Company

American Terawatt is building a new industrial electric grid for the United States. We design and deploy advanced power transmission systems, serving large industrial loads, hundreds of megawatts at a time, including frontier AI datacenters and automated manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with engineering, project management, and vendors to ensure equipment specifications and procurement timelines remain aligned
• Support sourcing and procurement of critical transmission hardware such as transformers, switchgear, and batteries
• Work with vendors and internal stakeholders to support pricing, delivery schedules, lead times, and commercial negotiations
• Track procurement schedules and proactively resolve supply chain or delivery challenges

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a relevant engineering discipline
• 3–6+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, project engineering, or related technical/commercial roles
• Experience within energy, utilities, manufacturing, or industrial infrastructure environments
• Experience supporting procurement activities for technical or industrial equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience sourcing long-lead-time equipment for the energy industry
• Familiarity with HVDC systems or high-voltage transmission hardware
• Experience with international sourcing and logistics
• Background in high-growth or startup environments
• Contract management experience with milestone-based delivery and penalty clauses
• Familiarity with utility-scale battery storage procurement

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including salary and equity participation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including 75% coverage for dependents and spouses)
• Up to $300/month wellness reimbursement or Bay Club membership
• Daily lunch provided at the office
• Unlimited PTO with company-wide office closures in June and December
• 401(k) program