Electrical Engineer, Plant Electrical Systems

Kairos Power•Albuquerque, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Kairos Power is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, analysis, and implementation of electrical distribution and switchyard systems for an advanced nuclear power plant within the Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical department. Under the guidance of experienced engineers, the role contributes to safe, reliable, and efficient electrical-system designs that integrate with plant instrumentation and control systems. Work includes engineering analyses, design documentation, equipment specifications, construction support, and commissioning, delivered in accordance with project schedules, budgets, quality requirements, and safety expectations. The position supports electrical engineering activities from conceptual and detailed design through procurement, construction, and commissioning. The engineer coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, assists with system studies and regulatory documentation, and helps verify that installed systems conform to approved designs. The role is based onsite at Kairos Power’s Alameda, California headquarters, with travel of up to approximately 15% potentially required. Occasional schedule flexibility and extended hours may be needed to support critical project milestones, construction, testing, or commissioning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
Two to four years of relevant professional electrical-engineering experience; relevant internships, co-op assignments, and/or academic projects may count toward the lower end of the range.
Foundational knowledge of electrical-engineering principles, power distribution systems, and electrical equipment.
Familiarity with electrical-system analysis concepts, including load flow, short-circuit analysis, and protective-device coordination.
Familiarity with high-voltage and medium-voltage equipment, including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, relays, and grounding systems.
Ability to read, interpret, and prepare electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn quickly, seek feedback, and apply guidance from experienced engineers.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, organize assigned work, and meet project deadlines.
Ability to solve problems efficiently and escalate issues appropriately.
Commitment to personal and team safety, and ability to collect, manage, document, and transfer technical knowledge.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, face shields, hearing protection, respiratory protection, and other site-specific PPE.
Ability to work in a facility handling information subject to Department of Energy export-control restrictions under 10 CFR Part 810; authorization to access such information is required.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or academic projects involving power systems, electrical distribution, protection and control, or high-voltage systems.
Exposure to power generation, industrial facilities, utility systems, electrical distribution, or similarly regulated industries.
Experience or coursework using power-system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM Power Tools, PSS/E, or similar tools.
Familiarity with CAD tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.
Basic awareness of electrical codes and standards such as NEC, IEEE, ANSI, and NERC.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward EIT certification.
Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, where applicable.
Additional relevant certifications.
Curiosity and willingness to identify practical improvements to processes, designs, and engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

Support the design and development of low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical distribution systems.
Assist with switchyard layouts, including bus configurations, transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and grounding systems.
Support specification and selection of electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, protective relays, cables, and associated components.
Incorporate safety considerations into electrical designs, including arc-flash mitigation, grounding, equipment protection, and seismic requirements.
Prepare and update electrical design deliverables using established engineering practices and technical review as appropriate.
Collaborate with cybersecurity and controls personnel on applicable critical-infrastructure and cybersecurity requirements.
Assist with load-flow, short-circuit, protective-device coordination, arc-flash, and related power-system studies.
Support evaluation of electrical-system performance, reliability, and equipment ratings.
Participate in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of electrical-system issues under experienced engineers’ guidance.
Support electrical design risk assessments and corrective actions, and assist with maintenance and monitoring approaches for electrical infrastructure.
Support electrical engineering through conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Coordinate with civil, mechanical, IC&E, construction, and operations personnel to integrate electrical designs into plant infrastructure.
Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and interdisciplinary coordination activities.
Apply engineering judgment within assigned scope and seek technical guidance and review as needed.
Support development of electrical designs consistent with applicable nuclear regulatory requirements and industry codes and standards, including IEEE, NEC, ANSI, NRC, and NERC requirements, as applicable.
Assist with technical documentation for licensing, permitting, and regulatory activities, and maintain awareness of applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Prepare engineering deliverables such as single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, equipment specifications, and calculation packages.
Support development of bills of materials and cost estimates for electrical distribution and switchyard components.
Review vendor drawings, data sheets, and technical proposals with guidance from senior engineering personnel.
Maintain organized, accurate, and traceable engineering documentation in accordance with project and quality requirements.
Support installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical distribution and switchyard systems.
Assist with field walkdowns, inspections, issue resolution, and verification that installed systems conform to approved design documentation.
Support troubleshooting during construction, startup, and turnover to operations.
Assist with collection and review of test results, commissioning records, and equipment documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.