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: Experience in nuclear, fuel cycle, or similarly regulated industrial environments Deep experience in power systems design (switchgear, transformers, protection systems) Expertise in power system analysis (load flow, short circuit, coordination studies) Experience integrating electrical and controls systems (PLC/DCS/HMI) Commissioning and startup experience in complex facilities Competencies We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer that is: Able to take ownership and drive work across ambiguous, early stage environments Thinking at the system level, not just the component level Passionate about clean energy An optimist at heart Passionate about making advanced fission a reality Motivated by building, and getting technology deployed Willing and able to learn quickly Willing to think differently and do things in new ways Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving while not leaning only on what has been done before Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems An excellent writer who can write in a modern active voice, so make your cover letter compelling and write it well! Able to communicate technical content and results verbally Who you are: A startup person : You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us! There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that. Motivated : You are self-motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance ... (truncated, view full listing at source)