Senior Electrical Engineer – Fuel Recycling

Oklo Inc

Senior Electrical Engineer designing and validating electrical systems for a nuclear fuel recycling facility. Leading the design from concept through commissioning with cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design, development, integration, and validation of electrical systems supporting a nuclear fuel recycling facility
Lead the design and implementation of facility electrical systems from concept through commissioning
Design and specify high-, medium-, and low-voltage power distribution systems
Define system architecture, including redundancy, backup power, and safety strategies
Perform and review power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, coordination)
Generate and review electrical documentation (single-line diagrams, load lists, specifications, cable schedules)
Lead integration with control systems (PLC/DCS/HMI)
Develop grounding, bonding, and lightning protection strategies
Support procurement, installation, and commissioning activities
Collaborate on facility layout, constructability, and maintainability
Generate technical documentation supporting regulatory and licensing efforts
Serve as the electrical technical lead across lifecycle stages

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
10+ years of experience designing and deploying industrial or facility-scale electrical systems
Demonstrated ownership of electrical system design through multiple project phases (concept through commissioning)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off
Equity
Competitive pay
401k
Health insurance
FSA
Flexible work hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical system designpower distribution systemssystem architecturepower system studiesload flow analysisshort-circuit analysiscoordination studiestechnical documentationgrounding strategieslightning protection

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproject managementproblem-solving

Certifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering