Electrical Engineer, Plant Electrical Systems

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. This role will work under the guidance of experienced engineers to develop safe, reliable, and efficient electrical-system designs that integrate with plant instrumentation and control systems.

The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, power systems, and electrical equipment. This individual will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and contribute to engineering analyses, design documentation, equipment specifications, construction support, and commissioning activities. The candidate will support delivery of assigned work in accordance with project schedules, budgets, quality requirements, and safety expectations.

Job 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

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