Staff Electrical Engineer (Nuclear)

Location: Orangeville, Utah, United States. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Company

hirify.global develops scalable high-temperature nuclear power, fuel fabrication, and advanced energy technology for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing.

What you will do

• Lead the design and delivery of MV/LV electrical systems for nuclear fuel manufacturing facilities, from utility interconnection through distribution systems and emergency power.
• Develop load lists, power system studies, arc flash analyses, grounding calculations, equipment sizing, single-line diagrams, layouts, cable schedules, and duct bank designs.
• Specify switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, transformers, VFDs, UPS systems, standby generators, protection relays, metering, and hazardous-area equipment.
• Prepare technical specifications and data sheets, evaluate vendor bids, review vendor documentation and quality plans, and witness factory acceptance tests.
• Lead vendor qualification, technical evaluations, award recommendations, document reviews, and factory audits for safety-related or nuclear-classified equipment.
• Coordinate with I&C, civil, structural, mechanical, nuclear safety, contractors, consultants, clients, and regulatory bodies; mentor junior engineers and support commissioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience with demonstrated leadership of complex MV/LV design programs.
• Advanced proficiency with SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or equivalent for load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, and motor starting analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead substation design from concept through detailed engineering.
• Deep knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, CSA, and IEC standards for industrial and process facilities.

Nice to have

• EIT designation or P.Eng., P.E. registration, or active pursuit of an equivalent qualification.
• Experience with nuclear facility electrical design and nuclear classification requirements, including IEEE 384 and CSA N290.7.
• Familiarity with seismically qualified electrical equipment under IEEE 344.
• Experience with IEC 61850 substation automation and protection communication.
• Experience with DC systems and battery sizing under IEEE 485/1115.
• Experience with utility interconnection studies and PPA technical interface requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity ownership.
• Comprehensive medical benefits and unlimited PTO.
• Free daily lunch and a generous PPE stipend.
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy.
• Opportunities for rapid career growth, internal advancement, and direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders.