Electrical Engineering Intern - Nuclear Instrumentation & Controls

About Aalo Atomics

Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to join our nuclear engineering team and support

critical electrical design and development activities. This internship provides hands-on experience in

nuclear facility electrical systems, CAD library development, and instrumentation and control (I&C)

system design. The successful candidate will work closely with senior electrical engineers to contribute

to the safe and reliable operation of nuclear reactor systems.

What you'll do

SolidWorks Electrical Library Development

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive electrical component libraries for SolidWorks Electrical
  • Create standardized electrical symbols, parts, and templates following industry standards (IEEE, IEC,
  • ANSI)
  • Organize and categorize electrical components including relays, switches, circuit breakers, sensors, and
  • instrumentation devices
  • Validate library components for accuracy
  • Document library development processes and maintain version control

Nuclear I&C System Design Support

  • Assist in the design and analysis of critical instrumentation and control systems for nuclear reactor
  • operations
  • Support development of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts
  • Participate in design reviews and technical documentation preparation
  • Contribute to safety system electrical design validation and verification activities
  • Research and evaluate electrical components for nuclear safety-related applications

Technical Documentation & Analysis Support

  • Prepare technical reports, design calculations, and engineering documentation
  • Assist with electrical system testing and commissioning activities
  • Support regulatory compliance activities and design basis document preparation

Qualifications

Required

  • Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 2 years of completed coursework in engineering fundamentals
  • Basic understanding of electrical circuit analysis, power systems, and control systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred

  • Coursework or knowledge in nuclear engineering, power systems, or control systems
  • Understanding of electrical codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IEC)
  • Knowledge of instrumentation principles and measurement systems
  • Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks Electrical preferred, AutoCAD Electrical acceptable)

Note:

This role contains occasional fieldwork in an industrial or laboratory environment.

Engineering

Idaho Falls, ID

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