Senior Electrical Engineer - Fuel Recycling

Oklo; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Equity

Competitive pay

401(k)

Health insurance

FSA

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Oklo is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Santa Clara, CA, or remote, to lead the design, development, and validation of electrical systems for a nuclear fuel recycling facility. The role encompasses full lifecycle responsibilities including concept development, implementation, and integration of safety strategies. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience. Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing and deploying industrial or facility-scale electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ownership of electrical system design through multiple project phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of facility electrical systems.
• Define system architecture including redundancy and safety strategies.
• Generate and review electrical documentation including single-line diagrams.

Skills

Electrical system design

Power system analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Fuel Recycling

Santa Clara, CA or Remote

Oklo is searching for a Senior Electrical Engineer to own the design, development, integration, and validation of electrical systems supporting a nuclear fuel recycling facility. This role requires ownership across the full lifecycle from early concept development through construction, commissioning, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of facility electrical systems from concept through commissioning
• Design and specify high-, medium-, and low-voltage power distribution systems
• Define system architecture, including redundancy, backup power, and safety strategies
• Perform and review power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, coordination)
• Generate and review electrical documentation (single-line diagrams, load lists, specifications, cable schedules)
• Lead integration with control systems (PLC/DCS/HMI)
• Develop grounding, bonding, and lightning protection strategies
• Support procurement, installation, and commissioning activities
• Collaborate on facility layout, constructability, and maintainability
• Generate technical documentation supporting regulatory and licensing efforts
• Serve as the electrical technical lead across lifecycle stages

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience designing and deploying industrial or facility-scale electrical systems
• Demonstrated ownership of electrical system design through multiple project phases (concept through commissioning)

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear, fuel cycle, or regulated industrial environments
• Deep experience in power systems design (switchgear, transformers, protection systems)
• Expertise in power system analysis (load flow, short circuit, coordination studies)
• Experience integrating electrical and controls systems (PLC/DCS/HMI)
• Commissioning and startup experience in complex facilities

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer that is able to take ownership and drive work across ambiguous, early stage environments; a thinker at the system level; passionate about clean energy; an optimist; motivated by building and deploying technology; willing to learn quickly; and a clear communicator.

Benefits

Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401(k), health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.

Travel & Relocation

Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter annually. For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters.

Export Control

This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Only applicants who meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable laws may be eligible.