Electrical I&C Engineer (New Grad)

General Matter•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

General Matter is seeking an early-career Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to join their team. This role involves applying technical expertise to the design and development of a modern uranium enrichment plant. The engineer will be responsible for designing, analyzing, testing, and evaluating electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, and associated equipment crucial for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility. The position offers hands-on exposure across the full engineering lifecycle, from early design and system analysis through testing, commissioning, and production. The role also provides opportunities for ownership of systems and broad technical experience in a fast-paced environment, suitable for individuals seeking high-impact, Skunkworks-style projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar discipline.
Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
Strong understanding of one or more of the following: electrical systems architecture, circuit design, I&C systems, power systems, and/or grid management.
Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.
3+ years of design experience designing electronics (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify).
Ability to design and analyze electrical systems in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
Experience in circuit design and analysis.
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
Experience with asset management.
Comfortable quickly learning new analysis methodologies, simulations tools, and circuit topologies.
Maintains high standards of technical documentation by ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
Proactively communicates progress and risks and contributes to a culture of transparency.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, analyze, test, and evaluate electrical equipment and systems, ranging from low-voltage DC to high-voltage three-phase systems, including related components and infrastructure.
Analyze and design onsite power generation systems, including microgrids, natural gas generators, and integrated backup power systems with a focus on load management, reliability, and grid interconnectivity.
Evaluate electrical load profiles and energy demands to develop optimized onsite generation strategies and power distributions configurations.
Support operation, maintenance, and improvement of facility systems, such as grounding, lighting protection, fire alarms, circuit breakers, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), battery systems, and transformers.
Support the planning, design, and implementation of electrical control systems and modifications, integrating various electrical components and accommodating diverse power distribution requirements.
Develop and provide detailed specifications and design documentation for contractors and project stakeholders, ensuring timely, code-compliant, and high-quality delivery of work.
Collaborate closely with and receive mentorship from senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience in advanced electrical design, analysis, and system integration while contributing to complex power and control projects.