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Senior Electrical Engineer — Valar Atomics

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$144,000 – $176,000 a year
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Torrance, California, United States
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About Valar Atomics

At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.

The Team

You will be joining Valar Atomics' Electrical Engineering team within the Instrumentation, Control & Electrical (IC&E) organization. The team delivers the electrical infrastructure that powers Valar's facilities from utility interconnection through MV distribution, process area LV systems, and emergency power across the reactor program and fuel manufacturing operations. You will work alongside I&C, mechanical, process, and nuclear safety engineers in a hands-on environment where power system integrity directly supports production reliability and nuclear safety, with the opportunity to work on some of the most technically interesting power distribution challenges in the advanced nuclear sector. The team values technical depth, disciplined documentation, speed, and a safety-first culture.

The Role

Valar Atomics is seeking Senior Electrical Engineers to design and engineer the medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) electrical systems for our reactor and nuclear fuel manufacturing facilities. The role spans the full electrical discipline scope from power system studies through equipment specification, protection design, installation, and commissioning support covering capital project execution and ongoing plant operations. This is a senior position: you will own an electrical scope end-to-end, from studies and specifications through energization, and provide technical direction to contractors, vendors, and junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain electrical load lists; perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit (ANSI/IEC), voltage drop, motor starting, and harmonic analysis using SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or equivalent.
  • Prepare arc flash hazard analysis to IEEE 1584; develop substation grounding calculations to IEEE 80; size transformers, cables, switchgear buses, capacitor banks, and UPS/battery systems.
  • Develop single line diagrams for MV and LV distribution systems from utility interface through to MCCs and final distribution boards; prepare equipment arrangement and layout drawings, cable schedules, tray routing, and underground duct bank designs.
  • Specify MV switchgear, LV switchboards, MCCs, distribution panelboards, transformers, bus ducts, VFDs, UPS systems, and standby generator packages; prepare electrical area classification drawings and specify hazardous area equipment to NEC/CEC 500 or IEC 60079 series.
  • Prepare protection relay settings studies and time-current coordination plots for MV systems; specify protection relays and metering equipment; develop relay panel arrangement drawings, DC control schematics, and MCC control wiring diagrams.
  • Prepare technical specifications and data sheets for electrical equipment; evaluate vendor bids; review vendor drawings, type test reports, and quality plans; witness factory acceptance tests.
  • Lead vendor pre-qualification, technical bid evaluation, and award recommendation for major electrical packages; manage vendor document review cycles; lead factory audits for safety-related or nuclear-classified equipment.
  • Prepare electrical installation specifications; support pre-commissioning activities including insulation testing, continuity checks, relay secondary injection, and equipment energisation; respond to site technical queries.
  • Coordinate with I&C engineers on motor and drive control interfaces; coordinate with civil and structural disciplines on substation layout and cable penetration requirements.
  • Mentor and develop junior electrical engineers; represent the electrical discipline at design reviews, HAZOP studies, AHJ meetings, and regulatory interactions; direct contractors and consultants on electrical scope including work assignment, technical review, and deliverable oversight.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
  • 5+ years (typically 5 to 8) of electrical engineering experience in process, industrial, or power projects focused on MV/LV distribution system design.
  • Proficiency in power system analysis software (SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or equivalent) with demonstrated experience in load flow, short circuit, and protection coordination studies.
  • Experience preparing arc flash studies to IEEE 1584.
  • Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NEMA, ANSI, CSA C22.1, and IEC 60364 electrical standards.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD or equivalent electrical design tools.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Professional Engineer (P.E. / P.Eng.) registration or equivalent, EIT designation, or active pursuit thereof.
  • Experience with nuclear facility electrical design and nuclear classification requirements (IEEE 384, CSA N290.7).
  • Familiarity with seismically qualified electrical equipment (IEEE 344).
  • Experience with IEC 61850 substation automation and protection communication.
  • Experience with DC systems and battery sizing (IEEE 485/1115).
  • Experience with utility interconnection studies and PPA technical interface requirements.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
  • Generous PPE stipend
  • High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
  • Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
  • Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
  • The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

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