Senior Electrical Engineer

What we do at Blykalla

Blykalla is a Swedish deep-tech company at the forefront of the nuclear industry, pioneering the development of small modular reactors that provide clean, safe, and reliable energy. Thanks to lead-cooling, we achieve high safety in a very compact format, allowing for a simple and cost-effective design that can be mass-produced. Our unique reactor design will provide safe and green baseload energy that perfectly complements solar and wind powe r.

What you'll get to do

Blykalla is developing and commercializing lead-cooled Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to provide safe, reliable, and fossil-free energy. Our mission is to deploy advanced nuclear technology that enables the decarbonization of industry and supports long-term energy security. As we advance toward deployment of our first commercial reactors, we are expanding our electrical engineering capability to develop and own the electrical architecture of our plants. While key Balance of Plant (BoP) systems will be designed with engineering partners, Blykalla will retain ownership of the overall electrical design philosophy, requirements, system architecture, and integration.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the development of the electrical power system architecture for Blykalla's lead-cooled SMR plants.

This role combines hands-on power system engineering with technical leadership and systems integration. You will be responsible for developing the electrical design basis for the plant, performing and overseeing power system studies, defining requirements for external engineering partners, and ensuring that delivered designs meet Blykalla's technical, operational, safety, and licensing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Electrical System Architecture

• Develop the overall electrical system architecture for Blykalla's reactor plants.
• Define the plant distribution philosophy covering:
  
  • Grid connection
  • Generator systems
  • Auxiliary power systems
  • Emergency power systems
  • Station blackout provisions
  • Black-start strategies
  • AC and DC systems
  • UPS systems
• Define interfaces between Nuclear Island and Balance of Plant electrical systems.
• Establish design standards and engineering specifications for future reactor deployments.

Power System Studies

Perform and oversee electrical studies including:

• Load flow studies
• Short-circuit studies
• Protection coordination studies
• Arc flash studies
• Motor starting studies
• Harmonic analysis
• Dynamic and transient stability studies
• Voltage regulation studies
• Grid compliance studies
• Earthing and grounding studies
• Reliability and availability assessments
• Develop and maintain plant electrical models using tools such as: ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, SKM, EasyPower, PSS®E

Nuclear Island Electrical Design

Lead the design of electrical systems within the Nuclear Island, including:

• HV, MV, and LV distribution systems
• Reactor auxiliary power systems
• Safety-related power systems
• DC systems and battery systems
• UPS systems
• Electrical equipment layouts
• Earthing and lightning protection systems
• Electrical interfaces with instrumentation and control systems
• Electrical support for reactor startup, operation, and shutdown modes

Engineering Partner Management

• Develop technical requirements and design specifications for external engineering partners.
• Review and approve electrical deliverables produced by EPCs, consultants, and design houses.
• Ensure partner designs comply with Blykalla requirements and applicable standards.
• Manage technical interfaces across multiple disciplines and suppliers.
• Lead design reviews, HAZOPs, and multidisciplinary engineering workshops.

Licensing & Safety Support

• Support development of nuclear licensing documentation.
• Contribute to safety analyses involving electrical systems.
• Support deterministic and probabilistic safety assessments.
• Provide technical input to regulators, independent reviewers, and certification bodies.
• Develop electrical system design documentation supporting future licensing activities.

Grid Integration

• Lead grid connection studies and utility interactions.
• Define grid code compliance requirements.
• Support negotiations with transmission and distribution system operators.
• Develop requirements for plant electrical performance under grid disturbances and abnormal operating conditions.

Who you'll get to work with

The Senior Electrical Engineer sits in the Plant Engineering Team within Blykalla, and reports to the Plant engineering manager . We are a diverse team that is passionate about our work and Blykalla.

Who you are

You will be part of a highly skilled team with a can-do attitude. We value personnel chemistry and strive to create a workplace where you enjoy coming to. There are however a few things that we think will help in order for you to succeed in this role, these are:

• MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in electrical power system engineering.
• Experience designing HV, MV, and LV electrical systems for industrial facilities, power plants, or large infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience performing power system studies.
• Experience developing electrical design specifications and reviewing contractor deliverables.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Fluent in English, spoken and written
• Fluency in Swedish is a plus

Technical Skills

• Power system analysis
• Electrical distribution systems
• Protection and control systems
• HV, MV, and LV equipment
• Transformers
• Switchgear
• Generators
• UPS systems
• Battery systems
• Grounding and lightning protection
• Grid interconnection requirements
• Experience with at least one major power systems analysis tool: ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, SKM, EasyPower, PSS®E

Strong understanding of:

• IEC electrical standards
• IEEE power system standards
• Electrical safety standards
• Functional requirements development
• Design verification and validation processes

Location

This position is for our office in Stockholm.

So, what do you think?

Don't miss the chance to be at the forefront of revolutionizing nuclear power. Join our team as Senior Electrical Engineer and help shape the energy landscape of tomorrow. Apply today with your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and achievements.

We are proud to foster an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product. This is something we value deeply, and we encourage everyone to be a part of changing the way the world thinks about power supply!

Reference & Background Checks

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on all candidates. We may also conduct reference checks to gain a well-rounded understanding of your professional experience, performance, and ways of working. This includes both references provided by you and, where relevant, conversations with other professional contacts who have worked closely with you. We strive to be transparent about our reference-checking process and handle all personal data in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Any additional references will be sought with professional judgment and only when considered relevant to the role.

We offer competitive compensation aligned with our internal salary framework and growth potential in the role.

We do not accept applications via email.

We are not open to external help from recruitment agencies.

Note on AI Use: Blykalla may use AI technology to assist with certain administrative aspects of the hiring process, such as note-taking, interview documentation, and reporting. However, every resume and application is reviewed directly by our recruiting team. AI tools are used solely for operational support and do not influence candidate evaluation or hiring decisions.

Team Plant Engineering Locations Stockholm