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Electrical Engineer, Plant Electrical Systems

Kairos Power

Alameda, CA

Full Time

Posted October 29, 2026

$92k - $109k

Nuclear Energy

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Job Description

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 as part of the Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (IC&E) department.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical System Design
Support the design and development of electrical distribution systems, including low-, medium-, and high-voltage power distribution networks.
Assist with development of switchyard layouts, including bus configurations, transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and grounding systems.
Support specification and selection of electrical equipment, such as transformers, switchgear, protective relays, cables, and associated components.
Assist with incorporation of safety considerations into electrical designs, including arc-flash mitigation, grounding, equipment protection, and seismic requirements.
Prepare and update electrical design deliverables, applying established engineering practices and receiving technical review from senior engineers as appropriate.
Collaborate with cybersecurity and controls personnel to support consideration of applicable critical-infrastructure and cybersecurity requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
System Studies and Analysis
Assist with load-flow, short-circuit, protective-device coordination, arc-flash analysis, and related power-system studies using tools such as ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or equivalent software.
Support evaluation of electrical-system performance, reliability, and equipment ratings.
Participate in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for electrical-system issues under guidance from experienced engineers.
Support electrical design risk assessments and implementation of corrective actions.
Assist with development of maintenance and monitoring approaches for electrical infrastructure.
Project Engineering Support
Support electrical engineering activities through conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
Coordinate with civil, mechanical, IC&E, construction, and operations personnel to integrate electrical designs into overall plant infrastructure.
Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and interdisciplinary coordination activities.
Apply sound engineering judgment within assigned scope; seek technical guidance and review from senior engineers as needed.
Regulatory Compliance
Support development of electrical designs consistent with applicable nuclear regulatory requirements, industry codes, and standards, including IEEE, NEC, ANSI, NRC, and NERC requirements, as applicable.
Assist with preparation of technical documentation supporting licensing, permitting, and regulatory activities.
Maintain awareness of quality, safety, and regulatory requirements applicable to assigned work.
Engineering Documentation
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.
Construction and Commissioning Support
Support installation, testing, and commissioning activities for electrical distribution and switchyard systems.
Assist with field walkdowns, inspection activities, issue resolution, and verification that installed systems conform to approved design documentation.
Support troubleshooting of electrical-system issues during construction, startup, and turnover to operations.
Assist with collection and review of test results, commissioning records, and equipment documentation.

Requirements

Education
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
Coursework or academic projects involving power systems, electrical distribution, protection and control, or high-voltage systems preferred.
Experience
Two to four years of relevant professional electrical-engineering experience. Relevant internships, co-op assignments, and/or academic projects may be considered toward the lower end of the experience range.
Exposure to power generation, industrial facilities, utility systems, electrical distribution, or similarly regulated industries is preferred.
Nuclear-industry experience is not required; interest in learning nuclear quality, safety, and regulatory practices is expected.
Technical Skills
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.
Experience or coursework using power-system analysis software, such as ETAP, SKM Power Tools, PSS/E, or similar tools, is preferred.
Familiarity with high-voltage and medium-voltage equipment, including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, relays, and grounding systems.
Familiarity with CAD tools, such as AutoCAD or MicroStation, is preferred.
Basic awareness of electrical codes and standards, such as NEC, IEEE, ANSI, and NERC, is preferred.
Ability to read, interpret, and prepare electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn quickly, seek feedback, and apply guidance from experienced engineers.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
Ability to organize work, manage assigned tasks, and meet project deadlines.
Functional Competencies
Ability to work on a highly collaborative team.
Ability to solve problems efficiently and escalate issues appropriately.
Commitment to personal and team safety.
Ability to collect, manage, document, and transfer technical knowledge.
Curiosity and willingness to identify practical improvements to processes, designs, and engineering workflows.
Physical Demands
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or move between worksites.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Conditions
General office environment.
Low- and high-temperature conditions.
Outdoor environments and exposure to elements such as precipitation and wind.
Noisy environments.
High-concentration, demanding, and fast-paced work environments.
Safety and PPE
Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs.
Reporting equipment issues and unsafe conditions.
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.
Travel
Some travel may be required, up to approximately 15%.
Certification
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward EIT certification is preferred.
Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, where applicable, is a plus.
Additional relevant certifications are a plus.
Additional Requirements
Occasionally requires schedule flexibility.
May occasionally require extended hours to support critical project milestones, construction, testing, or commissioning activities.
The salary range for this position is $92,454 to $108,769 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role. #LI-Onsite

Benefits & Perks

We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Paid Vacation
401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.
Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810