Electrical Engineer

About Valar Atomics

At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.

The Team

You will be joining Valar Atomics' Electrical Engineering team, embedded within the broader Fuel Manufacturing engineering group. The team delivers the electrical infrastructure that powers Valar's fuel manufacturing facilities — from utility interconnection through MV distribution, process area LV systems, and emergency power. You will work alongside I&C, mechanical, and nuclear safety engineers in a collaborative environment that demands technical precision and a strong safety culture, with the opportunity to contribute to some of the most technically interesting power distribution challenges in the advanced nuclear sector.

The Role

Valar Atomics is seeking an _Electric_ al Engineer to support the design and delivery of MV/LV _electric_ al _systems_ for _nuclear_ fuel manufacturing facilities. The role will contribute to _electric_ al system design, power system studies, equipment selection, drawings, specifications, and field support while working closely with senior _electric_ al engineers and multidisciplinary teams. This is an opportunity to work on first-of-a-kind _industrial_ facilities and develop hands-on experience with complex _electric_ al _systems_ in the _nuclear_ industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain _electric_ al load lists and support 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 in accordance with IEEE 1584 and substation grounding calculations in accordance with IEEE 80.
• Assist with sizing and selection of transformers, cables, switchgear, bus _systems_ , capacitor banks, UPS _systems_ , and batteries.
• Develop and update single line diagrams for MV and LV distribution _systems_ from the utility interface through MCCs and final distribution equipment.
• Prepare and maintain _electric_ al equipment _layout_ s, cable _schedules_ , tray routing, and underground duct bank designs.
• Support specifications and data sheets for MV switchgear, LV switchboards, MCCs, distribution panelboards, transformers, bus ducts, VFDs, UPS _systems_ , and standby generators.
• Support _electric_ al area classification drawings and selection of equipment for hazardous areas in accordance with NEC/CEC 500 or IEC 60079 series.
• Assist with protection coordination studies, time-current coordination plots, relay settings, and selection of protection and metering equipment.
• Develop and review _electric_ al drawings including relay panel arrangements, DC control schematics, MCC control wiring diagrams, and distribution system details.
• Support technical evaluations of _electric_ al equipment and vendor bids; review vendor drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Support _electric_ al installation specifications and participate in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including insulation _testing_ , continuity checks, relay secondary injection, and equipment energization.
• Coordinate with I&C engineers on motor, VFD, and _electric_ al control interfaces and with civil and structural engineers on substation _layout_ s, equipment foundations, cable routing, and penetrations.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability reviews, and other multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Support resolution of technical questions from vendors, contractors, and field teams.
• Prepare engineering calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation under the direction of senior _electric_ al engineers.
• Apply applicable _electric_ al codes and standards to engineering designs and support the development of consistent _electric_ al design practices.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in _Electric_ al Engineering.
• 1+ years of _electric_ al engineering experience, preferably in _industrial_ , process, power generation, energy, or other complex facilities.
• Experience with MV/LV _electric_ al distribution _systems_ and fundamental _electric_ al engineering principles.
• Experience with power system analysis software such as SKM Power Tools, ETAP, EasyPower, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with _electric_ al design deliverables including single line diagrams, load lists, equipment specifications, cable _schedules_ , and _electric_ al _layout_ s.
• Working knowledge of applicable _electric_ al codes and standards, such as NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, CSA, and/or IEC.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• EIT designation or active pursuit thereof.
• Experience with _industrial_ or process facility _electric_ al _systems_.
• Experience with MV switchgear, substations, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, UPS _systems_ , or standby power _systems_.
• Experience performing or supporting load flow, short circuit, motor starting, arc flash, or protection coordination studies.
• Familiarity with hazardous area classification and equipment _requirement_ s.
• Experience with DC _systems_ and battery sizing.
• Familiarity with _nuclear_ facility _electric_ al design or _nuclear_ quality/classification _requirement_ s.
• Experience with IEC 61850 or substation _automation_ and protection _systems_.
• Experience with utility interconnection studies or utility _electric_ al interfaces

What We Offer

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

Salary

$90,000--$109,000 USD