Electrical Engineer, Plant Electrical Systems – Nuclear

Kairos Power; Alameda, Albuquerque, Oak Ridge (CA, NM, TN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax H‑

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Kairos Power seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, analyze, and implement electrical distribution and switchyard systems for an advanced nuclear plant. You will work within the IC&E department, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, reliable electrical-system designs that integrate with control systems.

The role emphasizes power-system analyses, equipment specifications, and support across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 2–4 years of professional electrical-engineering experience.
• Exposure to power generation, industrial facilities, utility systems, electrical distribution, or similarly regulated industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of electrical distribution systems, including low-, medium-, and high-voltage power distribution networks.
• Assist with load-flow, short-circuit, protective-device coordination, arc-flash analysis, and related power-system studies.
• Support development of electrical designs consistent with nuclear regulatory requirements, industry codes, and standards.
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning activities for electrical distribution and switchyard systems.

Skills

Power systems

Electrical distribution

Protective relays

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

PSS/E

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Electrical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field

Tools

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

PSS/E

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Kairos Power seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, analyze, and implement electrical distribution and switchyard systems for an advanced nuclear plant. You will work within the IC&E department, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, reliable electrical-system designs that integrate with control systems.

The role emphasizes power-system analyses, equipment specifications, and support across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.