Energy & Electrical Power Systems Lead
KoBold Metals
About this role
Senior electrical engineering role responsible for overseeing electrical engineering, energy systems, and power-infrastructure for the Mingomba Project and providing technical oversight to other projects in the Africa portfolio. The position supports design, installation, commissioning, and reliability of electrical systems while advising on power strategy, renewables integration, electrification, and safety compliance. It partners closely with EPCM firms, contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to align electrical systems with KoBold’s operational and strategic objectives. This is a contract role based in Zambia requiring legal authorization to work in-country.
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About KoBold Metals
koboldmetals.comKoBold Metals is a data-driven mineral exploration company that combines machine learning with traditional geoscience ("AI + HI") to accelerate discovery of critical materials for the clean-energy transition. The company builds predictive models over geological, geophysical, geochemical and remote-sensing datasets to prioritize targets for field work and drilling, with a focus on battery and electrification metals such as nickel, cobalt, copper and lithium. By integrating proprietary data, data science, and on-the-ground exploration teams, KoBold aims to reduce exploration risk and speed the delivery of new mineral resources, partnering with mining companies and investors worldwide.
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About KoBold Metals
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$83k – $116k
per year