Kairos Power
Electrical Engineer, Plant Electrical Systems
$92K–$109K
Alameda, CA +5 · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Location
- Alameda, CA
Albuquerque, NM
Oak Ridge, TN
Alameda, California, United States
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Oak Ridge (KPTN) - Experience
- Two to four years of relevant professional electrical-engineering experience; internships, co-op assignments, and/or academic projects may count toward the lower end. Nuclear-industry experience is not required.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Access to Part 810-controlled information requires Department of Energy authorization. Foreign nationals from countries not on the DOE general authorization list may not work at the facility unless DOE issues the company an export control license.
About the job
Supports the design, analysis, documentation, and implementation of electrical distribution and switchyard systems for an advanced nuclear power plant.
What you'll do
- Develop electrical distribution and switchyard designs, equipment specifications, drawings, and calculations.
- Assist with power-system studies, troubleshooting, and evaluation of system reliability and equipment ratings.
- Support design coordination, regulatory documentation, construction, testing, and commissioning.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of electrical-engineering principles, power distribution systems, and electrical equipment.
- Familiarity with power-system analysis concepts, including load flow, short-circuit analysis, and protective-device coordination.
- Ability to read, interpret, and prepare electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
Nice to have
- Coursework or academic projects in power systems, distribution, protection and control, or high-voltage systems; relevant industry exposure.
- Experience or coursework with ETAP, SKM Power Tools, PSS/E, or similar tools; CAD familiarity and EIT certification or progress toward it.
Pay
$92,454 to $108,769 USD base salary
Tools
ETAP, SKM Power Tools, PSS/E, AutoCAD, MicroStation, IEEE, NEC, ANSI
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