Electrical Engineer (PE) - Los Angeles

About the Company 

General Matter is enriching uranium in America.

Our goal is to design, build, and operate the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States. 

Our mission is to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel—fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors.

Ultimately, our work will help power national ambitions and enable a high-energy society.

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by top-tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. 

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.

Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.

About This Role

As an Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in executing a state-of-the-art enrichment facility from concept through commission. You will design, analyze, and build high power electrical systems that meet regulatory requirements for safety, performance, and compliance. You will have the opportunity to work on a greenfield project collaborating with mechanical engineers, structural engineers, architects, and both internal and external partners to develop detailed electrical designs and specifications. This is an exciting opportunity to solve complex problems at scale, manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment, and bring modern enrichment facilities online. 

Responsibilities

• Design and develop detailed electrical designs for various systems and equipment, including electrical power distribution systems, uninterruptible power supply units, standby and emergency generators, and automatic transfer switches.
• Prepare design packages up to Permit level in Revit.
• Own support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of all facility electrical components and systems, including load flow analysis, equipment evaluation, building and facility equipment grounding, data and power monitoring hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis of electrical issues.
• Ensure compliance and code review utilizing NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 497, NFPA 101, and IBC.
• Collaborate with mechanical, structural, architectural, and nuclear engineers on ensuring system compatibility, including facility power budgets.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar discipline.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 5+ years in professional settings working on electrical design projects, power distribution systems, switchgears, PUS’s, and/or generators.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.
• Prior professional consulting experience and/or MEP professional experience.
• Experience in industrial level power distribution systems.
• Experience working on data center electrical/power systems.
• Experience working with local and state compliance.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 497, NFPA 101, and IBC.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $90,000–$175,000 annually. 

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.