Senior Electrical Engineer - MV/LV Design

Valar Atomics • Torrance, CA

3h • $144,000 - $176,000

About The Position

Valar Atomics is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of MV/LV electrical systems for nuclear fuel manufacturing facilities. The role carries principal technical authority for the electrical discipline — setting engineering standards, directing power system studies, leading substation and protection design, managing vendor programmes, and engaging directly with clients and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience with demonstrated leadership of complex MV/LV design programmes.
• Advanced proficiency in power system analysis software (SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or equivalent) 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 and process facilities.

Nice To Haves

• EIT designation or P.Eng. / P.E. registration (or equivalent), or active pursuit thereof.
• Experience with nuclear facility electrical design and nuclear classification requirements (IEEE 384, CSA N290.7).
• Familiarity with seismically qualified electrical equipment (IEEE 344).
• Experience with IEC 61850 substation automation and protection communication.
• Experience with DC systems and battery sizing (IEEE 485/1115).
• Experience with utility interconnection studies and PPA technical interface requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical load lists; perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit (ANSI/IEC), 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 from utility interface through to MCCs and final distribution boards; 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 generator packages; 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 energisation; 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.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
• Generous PPE stipend
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior