Senior Electrical Engineer — MV/LV Power for Nuclear

Valar Atomics Inc.; Castle Dale (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch

PPE stipend

High-growth startup environment

Career advancement

Collaborative environment

Ground-up energy technology

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer to support the design and engineering of MV/LV electrical systems for nuclear fuel manufacturing and process facilities. You will cover the full spectrum from power system studies to equipment specification and commissioning support.

Join a team that values precision, safety, and collaboration. The role offers opportunities to mentor junior engineers, engage with cross-disciplinary teams, and contribute to a scalable, fast-to-deploy energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in MV/LV distribution system design.
• Experience with power system analysis software (SKM ETAP) for load flow, short circuit, protection coordination.
• Experience preparing arc flash studies to IEEE 1584.
• Working knowledge of IEEE, NEMA, ANSI, CSA, IEC standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or equivalent electrical design tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical load lists and perform power system studies (load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, motor starting, harmonic analysis).
• Prepare arc flash hazard analyses and grounding calculations; size transformers, cables, switchgear, and UPS/battery systems.
• Create single line diagrams and equipment layouts from utility interface to MCCs and final distribution boards.
• Specify MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, transformers, bus ducts, VFDs, UPS, and generator packages; prepare area classification drawings.
• Prepare protection relay settings studies and coordination plots for MV systems; specify relays and metering equipment.
• Develop technical specs and data sheets; evaluate vendor bids; witness factory acceptance tests.
• Lead vendor qualification, bid evaluation, and factory audits for major electrical packages; oversee documentation and reviews.
• Prepare installation specifications; support pre-commissioning activities and respond to site queries.
• Coordinate with I&C on motor/drive interfaces and with civil/structural on substation layout.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and regulatory meetings.

Skills

Power system analysis

Arc flash studies

Electrical standards knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Valar Atomics is seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer to support the design and engineering of MV/LV electrical systems for nuclear fuel manufacturing and process facilities. You will cover the full spectrum from power system studies to equipment specification and commissioning support.

Join a team that values precision, safety, and collaboration. The role offers opportunities to mentor junior engineers, engage with cross-disciplinary teams, and contribute to a scalable, fast-to-deploy energy