Panthalassa
Portland, Oregon
Job Description Job Description About the Company We are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. Our focus is on capturing civilizational levels of ultra-low-cost renewable energy for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels delivered to shore. The company is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and backed by leading venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, university endowments, and private investment offices. We operate as an idea meritocracy in which the best ideas change the company's direction on a regular basis. About the Job Our core technology is the Node, a device that produces energy in the ocean's harshest conditions for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention. Once our nodes leave the manufacturing facility, they must be deployed, operated, and maintained safely and reliably across vast oceanic regions-all at an unprecedented scale and reduced cost. As Offshore Technician, Communications you will provide support for our pilot fleet deployed off the Oregon Coast. Additionally, you will assist in the testing and development of new operations which facilitate rapid commercialization of a large-scale fleet abroad. Once the technology and operations have been successfully demonstrated, your primary duty will be training new crews internationally to execute the offshore operations developed in the Pacific Northwest. Initially this role will focus on operating, maintaining, and repairing the communications equipment required for our offshore operations. However, the intent is to cross train technicians across disciplines in order to expand the team's capacity for training crews overseas. Thus, both learning new skills and training others on the skills you currently command will be required. This role demands a hands-on learner with the commitment and curiosity required for continued education. This individual must enjoy and be capable of passing on knowledge to others. If you thrive in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment and are eager to develop the next generation of offshore energy infrastructure, we want to hear from you. Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Tesla, Apple, Virgin Orbit, Astra, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Navy, Army, and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries. We strive to be the best team on the planet and we compensate our team accordingly. Responsibilities Provide operational support for the deployment, recovery, and repair of a North Pacific pilot fleet. Initial focus on communications with the intent of broadening ownership through training. Operate, maintain, and repair offshore communications hardware / software. These may include various radio protocols, satellite communications, and networking infrastructure. Participate in cross training with other disciplines (mechanical, hydraulic, deck operations, etc.). Train other team members on communications hardware, software, and theory. Work alongside engineering to commission and test new equipment utilized for offshore operations Collaborate with engineering to improve existing and develop new means for offshore operations Assist in maintenance of owned equipment. Travel abroad to train crews internationally on the novel operations developed during pilot testing. Required Qualifications Experience working offshore for extended periods Demonstrated hands-on experience operating and repairing communications equipment in a marine, offshore, military, or comparable remote/field environment Willingness and ability to both lead training and participate in inter-discipline training Ability to travel up to 50% of year offshore Ability to travel 300+ miles offshore Holder of active TWIC or have ability to obtain. Ability to adhere to and promote a culture of safety Desired Qualifications Understanding of basic AC and DC electrical theory Exposure to mechanical and hydraulic industrial equipment Experience participating in the fabrication and commissioning of new industrial equipment Experience interfacing with engineering teams Experience operating and maintaining PLC systems Schedule & Availability This position is based on a rotational offshore schedule, working long shifts while offshore to support 24/7 operations. While on hitch, you should expect 12-hour days, seven days per week, in a dynamic offshore environment. The Offshore Technician, Communications is a frontline role; flexibility for weather, vessel availability, and mission timelines is required. Travel overseas will be required. Compensation and Benefits If hired for this full-time role, you will receive: Cash compensation of $100,000 - $140,000. Equity in the company. We're all owners and if we're successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation. A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including: Flexible paid time off Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold-level PPO plan for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long-term financial support if you become disabled) Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed). Location This position is rotational and thus could accommodate individuals outside of the Portland area. However, our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon . Candidates residing in the Pacific Northwest are preferred.
Job Description Job Description About the Company We are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. Our focus is on capturing civilizational levels of ultra-low-cost renewable energy for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels delivered to shore. The company is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and backed by leading venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, university endowments, and private investment offices. We operate as an idea meritocracy in which the best ideas change the company's direction on a regular basis. About the Job Our core technology is the Node, a device that produces energy in the ocean's harshest conditions for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention. Once our nodes leave the manufacturing facility, they must be deployed, operated, and maintained safely and reliably across vast oceanic regions-all at an unprecedented scale and reduced cost. As Offshore Technician, Communications you will provide support for our pilot fleet deployed off the Oregon Coast. Additionally, you will assist in the testing and development of new operations which facilitate rapid commercialization of a large-scale fleet abroad. Once the technology and operations have been successfully demonstrated, your primary duty will be training new crews internationally to execute the offshore operations developed in the Pacific Northwest. Initially this role will focus on operating, maintaining, and repairing the communications equipment required for our offshore operations. However, the intent is to cross train technicians across disciplines in order to expand the team's capacity for training crews overseas. Thus, both learning new skills and training others on the skills you currently command will be required. This role demands a hands-on learner with the commitment and curiosity required for continued education. This individual must enjoy and be capable of passing on knowledge to others. If you thrive in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment and are eager to develop the next generation of offshore energy infrastructure, we want to hear from you. Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Tesla, Apple, Virgin Orbit, Astra, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Navy, Army, and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries. We strive to be the best team on the planet and we compensate our team accordingly. Responsibilities Provide operational support for the deployment, recovery, and repair of a North Pacific pilot fleet. Initial focus on communications with the intent of broadening ownership through training. Operate, maintain, and repair offshore communications hardware / software. These may include various radio protocols, satellite communications, and networking infrastructure. Participate in cross training with other disciplines (mechanical, hydraulic, deck operations, etc.). Train other team members on communications hardware, software, and theory. Work alongside engineering to commission and test new equipment utilized for offshore operations Collaborate with engineering to improve existing and develop new means for offshore operations Assist in maintenance of owned equipment. Travel abroad to train crews internationally on the novel operations developed during pilot testing. Required Qualifications Experience working offshore for extended periods Demonstrated hands-on experience operating and repairing communications equipment in a marine, offshore, military, or comparable remote/field environment Willingness and ability to both lead training and participate in inter-discipline training Ability to travel up to 50% of year offshore Ability to travel 300+ miles offshore Holder of active TWIC or have ability to obtain. Ability to adhere to and promote a culture of safety Desired Qualifications Understanding of basic AC and DC electrical theory Exposure to mechanical and hydraulic industrial equipment Experience participating in the fabrication and commissioning of new industrial equipment Experience interfacing with engineering teams Experience operating and maintaining PLC systems Schedule & Availability This position is based on a rotational offshore schedule, working long shifts while offshore to support 24/7 operations. While on hitch, you should expect 12-hour days, seven days per week, in a dynamic offshore environment. The Offshore Technician, Communications is a frontline role; flexibility for weather, vessel availability, and mission timelines is required. Travel overseas will be required. Compensation and Benefits If hired for this full-time role, you will receive: Cash compensation of $100,000 - $140,000. Equity in the company. We're all owners and if we're successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation. A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including: Flexible paid time off Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold-level PPO plan for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long-term financial support if you become disabled) Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed). Location This position is rotational and thus could accommodate individuals outside of the Portland area. However, our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon . Candidates residing in the Pacific Northwest are preferred.
Panthalassa
Portland, Oregon
Job Description Job Description About the Company We are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. Our focus is on capturing civilizational levels of ultra-low-cost renewable energy for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels delivered to shore. The company is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and backed by leading venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, university endowments, and private investment offices. We operate as an idea meritocracy in which the best ideas change the company's direction on a regular basis. About the Job We are building a core technology designed to operate in the harshest, most unpredictable environments on Earth, the world's oceans. Delivering on this mission requires not only elite engineering talent but a work environment that runs smoothly, scales intelligently, and frees our team to focus on solving impossibly hard problems. We are looking for an Electrical Infrastructure Engineer to serve as the technical authority for the design and evolution of electrical infrastructure across our facilities. This role spans existing operations and new build-outs, covering infrastructure upgrades, new facility diligence, design input, installation, commissioning, and long-term system performance. This is a design-forward role for someone who understands how power infrastructure actually gets delivered today: how to source it, design it, and scale it under real-world constraints. You will develop strategies to unlock megawatt-scale capacity quickly by combining traditional and non-traditional infrastructure approaches. You are comfortable working upstream, shaping electrical architecture, identifying risks early, and translating evolving engineering needs into practical, buildable infrastructure plans that can be executed with quality and speed. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment in which the best ideas change the company's direction on a regular basis. You will own your designs cradle-to-grave, from first concept through fabrication and deployment at sea. If you are an excellent engineer, regardless of your background, we want you to apply. Responsibilities Power Strategy & Infrastructure Design Develop hybrid approaches to delivering MW-scale power (utility, temporary service, generation, storage), understanding technical requirements and thinking from first principles to identify creative solutions that meet those requirements Define paths to capacity (near-term vs. long-term) across cost, schedule, and constraints Work directly with utilities and partners to shape power delivery strategy Translate evolving load requirements into credible power ramp plans Identify constraints and design around them with practical, buildable solutions Electrical Infrastructure & Maintenance Diagnose and resolve power quality issues, failures, and system risks Define system standards and design criteria; partner with the facilities team and external contractors for execution Maintain core system documentation (single-lines, panel schedules) Guide maintenance prioritization based on system criticality Design scalable distribution systems that avoid rework Design & Planning Review Lead early-stage electrical design, including interim solutions Integrate power delivery with cooling, space, and site constraints Develop load calculations, single-lines, and conceptual layouts Review designs for constructability and capacity Coordinate with external partners on design criteria and scope Construction, Commissioning & Execution Sequence builds to enable rapid capacity deployment Manage electrical scopes, contractors, and submittals Oversee installation to ensure quality, safety, and alignment with design Integrate new systems with minimal operational disruption Capacity Planning & Power Systems Analysis Build staged power ramp models aligned to business timelines Conduct load studies and track capacity across systems Support power system studies Develop forward-looking infrastructure plans Safety & Compliance Own electrical safety programs (LOTO, energy control) Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA Support inspections, permitting, and incident investigations Systems, Standards & Continuous Improvement Develop electrical specifications and standards Improve reliability, maintainability, and documentation practices Support cost estimation and budgeting Required Qualifications Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 5-10+ years in industrial, manufacturing, or R&D environments Experience with medium-voltage systems, utility interconnection, or large power upgrades Strong background in electrical distribution systems and load calculations Ability to develop and interpret electrical drawings and system models Experience leading contractors and driving execution Strong troubleshooting and root-cause capability Working knowledge of electrical safety standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA) Preferred Qualifications Experience developing non-traditional or hybrid power solutions Direct experience working with utilities Experience with on-site generation, microgrids, or phased builds PE or EIT certification Experience with power system modeling tools Background in high-growth R&D or prototype environments Work Environment This is a full-time, onsite role at our Portland, OR facility. The work involves regular time on the shop floor, in mechanical and electrical rooms, and in active construction or buildout environments. Candidates should be comfortable working alongside engineers, technicians, and contractors in a hands-on industrial setting. Compensation and Benefits If hired for this full-time role, you will receive: Cash compensation of $160,000 - $210,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and background. Equity in the company. We're all owners and if we're successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation. A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including: Flexible paid time off Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long-term financial support if you become disabled) Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed). Location This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon .
Job Description Job Description About the Company We are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. Our focus is on capturing civilizational levels of ultra-low-cost renewable energy for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels delivered to shore. The company is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and backed by leading venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, university endowments, and private investment offices. We operate as an idea meritocracy in which the best ideas change the company's direction on a regular basis. About the Job We are building a core technology designed to operate in the harshest, most unpredictable environments on Earth, the world's oceans. Delivering on this mission requires not only elite engineering talent but a work environment that runs smoothly, scales intelligently, and frees our team to focus on solving impossibly hard problems. We are looking for an Electrical Infrastructure Engineer to serve as the technical authority for the design and evolution of electrical infrastructure across our facilities. This role spans existing operations and new build-outs, covering infrastructure upgrades, new facility diligence, design input, installation, commissioning, and long-term system performance. This is a design-forward role for someone who understands how power infrastructure actually gets delivered today: how to source it, design it, and scale it under real-world constraints. You will develop strategies to unlock megawatt-scale capacity quickly by combining traditional and non-traditional infrastructure approaches. You are comfortable working upstream, shaping electrical architecture, identifying risks early, and translating evolving engineering needs into practical, buildable infrastructure plans that can be executed with quality and speed. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment in which the best ideas change the company's direction on a regular basis. You will own your designs cradle-to-grave, from first concept through fabrication and deployment at sea. If you are an excellent engineer, regardless of your background, we want you to apply. Responsibilities Power Strategy & Infrastructure Design Develop hybrid approaches to delivering MW-scale power (utility, temporary service, generation, storage), understanding technical requirements and thinking from first principles to identify creative solutions that meet those requirements Define paths to capacity (near-term vs. long-term) across cost, schedule, and constraints Work directly with utilities and partners to shape power delivery strategy Translate evolving load requirements into credible power ramp plans Identify constraints and design around them with practical, buildable solutions Electrical Infrastructure & Maintenance Diagnose and resolve power quality issues, failures, and system risks Define system standards and design criteria; partner with the facilities team and external contractors for execution Maintain core system documentation (single-lines, panel schedules) Guide maintenance prioritization based on system criticality Design scalable distribution systems that avoid rework Design & Planning Review Lead early-stage electrical design, including interim solutions Integrate power delivery with cooling, space, and site constraints Develop load calculations, single-lines, and conceptual layouts Review designs for constructability and capacity Coordinate with external partners on design criteria and scope Construction, Commissioning & Execution Sequence builds to enable rapid capacity deployment Manage electrical scopes, contractors, and submittals Oversee installation to ensure quality, safety, and alignment with design Integrate new systems with minimal operational disruption Capacity Planning & Power Systems Analysis Build staged power ramp models aligned to business timelines Conduct load studies and track capacity across systems Support power system studies Develop forward-looking infrastructure plans Safety & Compliance Own electrical safety programs (LOTO, energy control) Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA Support inspections, permitting, and incident investigations Systems, Standards & Continuous Improvement Develop electrical specifications and standards Improve reliability, maintainability, and documentation practices Support cost estimation and budgeting Required Qualifications Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 5-10+ years in industrial, manufacturing, or R&D environments Experience with medium-voltage systems, utility interconnection, or large power upgrades Strong background in electrical distribution systems and load calculations Ability to develop and interpret electrical drawings and system models Experience leading contractors and driving execution Strong troubleshooting and root-cause capability Working knowledge of electrical safety standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA) Preferred Qualifications Experience developing non-traditional or hybrid power solutions Direct experience working with utilities Experience with on-site generation, microgrids, or phased builds PE or EIT certification Experience with power system modeling tools Background in high-growth R&D or prototype environments Work Environment This is a full-time, onsite role at our Portland, OR facility. The work involves regular time on the shop floor, in mechanical and electrical rooms, and in active construction or buildout environments. Candidates should be comfortable working alongside engineers, technicians, and contractors in a hands-on industrial setting. Compensation and Benefits If hired for this full-time role, you will receive: Cash compensation of $160,000 - $210,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and background. Equity in the company. We're all owners and if we're successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation. A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including: Flexible paid time off Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents) Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long-term financial support if you become disabled) Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed). Location This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon .