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Oklo Inc · 4 hours ago

Facilities Design Engineer - Fuel Manufacturing Electrical Focus

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. They are seeking a Facilities Design Engineer with an electrical focus to provide technical oversight and direction for electrical systems in new facilities, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while optimizing performance.

Clean EnergyEnergyManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Develop designs, specifications, and layouts for facility electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, emergency power, and control systems

Review load calculations, short-circuit analysis, arc-flash analysis, and protective device coordination

Review the selection and sizing of electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, panels, motor controls, and distribution components

Ensure designs comply with NFPA, NEC, OSHA, IEEE, and other relevant industry standards and building codes

Produce and review engineering drawings (one-lines, schematics, plans, details) using AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools

Support construction activities by responding to RFI requests, reviewing submittals, and performing field observations

Provide clear technical direction, comments, and resolution guidance to contractors and ensure timely incorporation of design changes

Coordinate between internal stakeholders (safety basis, operations, QA, procurement, I&C, electrical) and contract engineering firms to maintain design integration

Participate in design reviews, readiness assessments, and constructability evaluations as the facility’s technical authority

Communicate with contractors, project managers, and internal stakeholders effectively and professionally

Document decisions, design basis changes, and comment resolutions accurately for audit-ready traceability

Maintain oversight of multiple contractor design packages, comment cycles, and submittals

Track deadlines, milestones, design maturity, and revision control

Provide clear, actionable feedback to external firms while maintaining schedule, quality, and scope alignment

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringFacilities EngineeringNuclear Safety ComplianceDesign Software ProficiencyPower Distribution SystemsNEC Standards KnowledgeCollaboration SkillsCommunication SkillsDetail-OrientedCreative Problem Solving

Required

Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline

Experience reviewing and overseeing work performed by external engineering or A/E design firms

Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE standards, NFPA 70E, and building codes

Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or equivalent

Knowledge of NFPA, ASHRAE, IMC/IFC, DOE/NRC regulations, and NQA-1 quality requirements

Proven ability to function in a collaborative team environment on projects through the full development cycle—from concept and design to testing and production

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present engineering work

Comfortable working with external manufacturers and engineering consultants

Preferred

5+ years of experience in facilities engineering, building electrical design, or industrial power systems in fuel-cycle, nuclear, or highly regulated industrial facilities is highly preferred

Experience with advanced reactor technologies (e.g., microreactors, fast reactors, SMRs)

Familiarity with regulatory processes (NRC, DOE, ASME code compliance)

Familiarity with nuclear QA requirements (NQA-1 or equivalent)

Exposure to vendor qualification, commercial-grade dedication, or nuclear-grade procurement

Prior owner's-engineer or design oversight role in nuclear or process facilities

Experience with DOE O 420.1C, safety basis development, fire hazard analyses, and nuclear design interfaces

Prior involvement in safety analyses, design reviews, or licensing workflows

Basic knowledge of nuclear fission and radiation effects on materials and components

Benefits

Flexible time off

Equity

Competitive pay

401k

Health insurance

FSA

Flexible work hours

Other benefits

Company

Oklo Inc

Oklo's mission is to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy through the deployment of next-generation fast fission technology and recycling nuclear waste.

Founded in 2013

Santa Clara, California, USA

51-200 employees