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Lead Electrical Engineer

Valar Atomics
Location
Torrance, California, United States
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Instrumentation & Controls
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
  • 10+ years of electrical engineering experience across power generation, utility, process, or industrial projects
  • Demonstrated experience leading an electrical engineering team
  • Experience building an engineering team through direct hiring
  • Substantial power generation electrical experience
  • Demonstrated design proficiency across LV, MV, and HV systems
Nice to have
  • Professional Engineer (P.E. / P.Eng.) registration or equivalent
  • Experience leading utility interconnection from application through energisation
  • Nuclear facility electrical experience
  • Generator protection expertise
  • Experience with IEC 61850 substation automation and protection communication
What the job really is

As the Lead Electrical Engineer at Valar Atomics, you will lead the electrical engineering team within the Instrumentation, Control & Electrical organization, overseeing the electrical infrastructure for nuclear power generation and distribution. Your role involves both team leadership and technical delivery, including managing engineering resources, defining team roles, and ensuring the quality and schedule of electrical engineering outputs. You will also serve as the senior technical authority for electrical systems, engaging with external parties and coordinating across various plant areas.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
  • Generous PPE stipend
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary range mentioned in the posting, though a range is provided
  • The role involves significant leadership and team-building responsibilities, which may require a strong focus on management in addition to technical skills
  • The position is described as a player-coach role, indicating a blend of leadership and hands-on technical work
  • The company is in the advanced nuclear sector, which may involve unique regulatory and technical challenges
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Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
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