Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Valar Atomics; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer in Hawthorne, California, to design, install, and maintain power and control systems for the pilot plant. Responsibilities include developing electrical diagrams, supporting installation and testing, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in process plants. A salary range of $100,000 - $150,000 USD is offered.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of relevant experience in process plants.
• Strong knowledge of PLC/DCS control and industrial communication protocols.
• Working knowledge of NEC/IEC, ISA, IEEE, NFPA, and OSHA codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical diagrams and specifications.
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning of E&I systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues related to instrumentation and control systems.

Skills

Electrical and control system design

Knowledge of low-voltage power distribution

Proficiency in engineering software tools

Ability to manage multiple projects

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

ETAP

Job description

The Role

We're seeking a highly skilled Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to support the design, installation, and maintenance of power and control systems across our plant. You'll ensure the reliable operation of electrical distribution equipment, instrumentation loops, and control systems while maintaining compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety practices. Your work will directly enable safe, repeatable plant operations as we bring our pilot plant online and scale toward factory-made nuclear deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review single-line diagrams, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, cable schedules, and I/O lists.
• Specify, size, and select cables, conduit, control panels, junction boxes, instruments, and protective devices, ensuring proper grounding, shielding, and segregation of power and control wiring.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, datasheets, and equipment requisitions.
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems, coordinating with contractors and construction teams to ensure correct implementation of drawings and standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues related to power, instrumentation, and control systems, and interface with automation engineers to ensure seamless integration with PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Provide ongoing support for the operation of motors, drives, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, transmitters, analyzers, and control valves.
• Develop and execute maintenance procedures, calibration plans, and reliability improvements, and maintain accurate documentation including as-built drawings, test reports, and loop checks.
• Ensure compliance with NEC/IEC, ISA, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, and company-specific standards.
• Contribute to hazard and operability (HAZOP), SIL/LOPA, and risk assessments, and champion safe work practices for electrical and instrumentation activities.
• Produce typical deliverables including single-line diagrams and load lists, cable and conduit routing layouts, instrument loop diagrams and termination drawings, panel wiring diagrams and I/O schedules, equipment datasheets, and commissioning procedures and test reports.

You Will Be Successful in This Role If

• You have a strong understanding of electrical and control system design and can move fluently between design intent and field execution.
• You read and develop P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and control narratives with confidence.
• You manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously without losing track of detail.
• You communicate clearly with contractors, automation engineers, and operations teams to keep installations on plan.
• You exercise strong judgment in the field and raise issues early when something doesn't match the design or the standard.
• You take ownership of documentation quality, recognizing that accurate records are the foundation of safe operations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-8 years of relevant experience in process plants (oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, chemical, or related industries).
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage power distribution, instrumentation systems, PLC/DCS control, and industrial communication protocols.
• Proficiency in engineering software tools such as AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP, or similar.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including NEC/IEC, ISA, IEEE, NFPA, and OSHA.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with control philosophies, loop tuning, and process safety systems.
• Experience contributing to HAZOP, SIL/LOPA, or other formal risk assessments.
• Exposure to nuclear, advanced energy, or other safety-critical industries.

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).

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 USD