Electrical Engineer — Nuclear Power Systems, Equity Options

Blackwing; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Equity ownership

Medical benefits

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

PPE stipend

High-autonomy startup environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and deliver MV/LV electrical systems for nuclear fuel manufacturing facilities. You will perform load studies, arc flash analysis, equipment sizing, and develop single-line diagrams from utility interconnection through MCCs.

Work with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to support design reviews, commissioning, and safety-critical projects in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 1+ years of electrical engineering experience in industrial facilities.
• Experience with MV/LV distribution systems and electrical design deliverables.
• Familiarity with NEC/IEEE/IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical load lists and support power system studies (load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, motor starting, harmonic analysis).
• Prepare arc flash hazard analysis per IEEE 1584 and substation grounding per IEEE 80.
• Assist with sizing and selection of transformers, cables, switchgear, bus systems, capacitor banks, UPS and batteries.
• Develop and update single line diagrams for MV/LV distribution from utility interface through MCCs and final distribution.
• Prepare electrical equipment layouts, cable schedules, tray routing, and underground duct bank designs.
• Support specifications and data sheets for MV switchgear, LV switchboards, MCCs, distribution panels, transformers, bus ducts, VFDs, UPS and standby generators.
• Support electrical area classification drawings per NEC/CEC 500 or IEC 60079.
• Assist with protection coordination studies, time-current plots, relay settings, and equipment metering.
• Develop and review electrical drawings (relay panels, DC control schematics, MCC wiring).
• Support vendor bid evaluations and technical documentation reviews.
• Support installation specs and pre-commissioning/commissioning activities (insulation tests, continuity checks, relay injection).
• Coordinate with I&C and civil/structural engineers on interfaces and layouts.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and constructability reviews.
• Prepare calculations, reports, drawings and specifications under supervision of senior engineers.
• Apply electrical codes and standards to ensure consistent design practices.

Skills

Power system analysis

Electrical load lists

Single line diagrams

Arc flash analysis

Protection coordination

Electrical design deliverables

NEC/IEEE/IEC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Valar Atomics is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and deliver MV/LV electrical systems for nuclear fuel manufacturing facilities. You will perform load studies, arc flash analysis, equipment sizing, and develop single-line diagrams from utility interconnection through MCCs.

Work with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to support design reviews, commissioning, and safety-critical projects in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.