Senior Electrical Engineer - Fuel Recycling

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team.

Position Description

In this role, you will own the design, development, integration, and validation of electrical systems supporting a nuclear fuel recycling facility. These systems include facility power distribution, electrical infrastructure, equipment power systems, and interfaces with process and control systems.

This is a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) facility, and this role requires ownership across the full lifecycle from early concept development through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operations.

This role includes close collaboration with cross-functional teams focused on facility design, process engineering, controls engineering, equipment design, and licensing.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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)

Bonus Qualifications:

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