Senior Electrical Engineer – Nuclear MV/LV Systems, Equity

Valar Atomics Inc.; Utah; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership in a rapidly growing

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch

Generous PPE stipend

High-impact startup environment with荣

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of MV/LV electrical systems for nuclear fuel manufacturing facilities in Utah. The role carries technical authority for the electrical discipline, setting standards, directing studies, and engaging with clients and regulatory bodies.

You will design single-line diagrams, specify equipment, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with I&C, mechanical, and safety teams in a high-safety, high-impact environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or higher.
• 8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience with leadership of MV/LV design programs.
• Advanced proficiency in power system analysis software (SKM ETAP) covering load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, and motor starting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead substation design from concept through detailed engineering.
• Deep knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, CSA, and IEC electrical standards for industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical load lists; perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, motor starting, and harmonic analysis using SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or equivalent.
• Prepare arc flash hazard analysis to IEEE 1584; develop substation grounding calculations to IEEE 80; size transformers, cables, switchgear buses, capacitor banks, and UPS/battery systems.
• Develop single line diagrams for MV and LV distribution systems; prepare equipment arrangement and layout drawings, cable schedules, tray routing, and underground duct bank designs.
• Specify MV switchgear, LV switchboards, MCCs, distribution panelboards, transformers, bus ducts, VFDs, UPS systems, and standby generators; prepare electrical area classification drawings and specify hazardous area equipment to NEC/CEC 500 or IEC 60079 series.
• Prepare protection relay settings studies and time-current coordination plots for MV systems; specify protection relays and metering equipment; develop relay panel arrangement drawings, DC control schematics, and MCC control wiring diagrams.
• Prepare technical specifications and data sheets for electrical equipment; evaluate vendor bids; review vendor drawings, type test reports, and quality plans; witness factory acceptance tests.
• Lead vendor pre-qualification, technical bid evaluation, and award recommendation for major electrical packages; manage vendor document review cycles; lead factory audits for safety-related or nuclear-classified equipment.
• Prepare electrical installation specifications; support pre-commissioning activities including insulation testing, continuity checks, relay secondary injection, and equipment energization; respond to site technical queries.
• Coordinate with I&C engineers on motor and drive control interfaces; coordinate with civil and structural disciplines on substation layout and cable penetration requirements.
• Mentor and develop junior electrical engineers; represent the electrical discipline at design reviews, HAZOP studies, AHJ meetings, and regulatory interactions; direct contractors and consultants on electrical scope including work assignment, technical review, and deliverable oversight.

Skills

Power system analysis

Leadership

Substation design

Electrical standards (IEEE/ANSI/IEC)

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

Job description

Valar Atomics is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of MV/LV electrical systems for nuclear fuel manufacturing facilities in Utah. The role carries technical authority for the electrical discipline, setting standards, directing studies, and engaging with clients and regulatory bodies.

You will design single-line diagrams, specify equipment, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with I&C, mechanical, and safety teams in a high-safety, high-impact environment