Company Overview

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Job Summary

Kairos Power is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to support the structural analysis and design efforts for medium-to-large projects involving a Generation IV nuclear power plant, and related scaled prototype and test plants. The Structural Engineer is responsible for meeting applicable project requirements and ensuring the technical accuracy of assigned structural analyses and designs.

Responsibilities

Develop innovative and safe civil/structural engineering designs for nuclear facilities, including buildings, foundations, support structures.
Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations governing nuclear projects, such as ASCE, ACI, IBC, ASME and NRC guidelines; implement safety measures to meet strict nuclear safety requirements.
Perform structural analyses, including seismic and dynamic analyses, load calculations, and finite element analysis, to ensure structural integrity under various operating conditions and external events.
Collaborate with project teams, construction managers, and contractors during construction phase to provide technical guidance, resolve engineering issues, and ensure adherence to design specifications.
Conduct risk assessments and participate in hazard analysis studies to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies for commercial and nuclear facilities.
Review and, when assigned, approve engineering documents, calculations, and drawings to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, and nuclear engineers, to integrate civil and structural designs into overall plant systems.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports, design specifications, and construction documentation. Communicate project status, challenges, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities as necessary.
Stay updated with advancements in civil and structural engineering for nuclear applications.
Perform seismic integrity evaluations of the Reactor Building to demonstrate compliance with design-basis earthquake requirements.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field; master’s degree preferred.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in civil/structural engineering, including structural analysis, design of buildings, foundations, and support structures.
Active P.E. (Professional Engineering) License in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; P.E. licensure in California, New Mexico or Tennessee is preferred.
Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis software (e.g. Ansys, LS-DYNA) is a plus.
Experience supporting nuclear projects, such as nuclear power plants, nuclear facilities, or radioactive waste management facilities, is preferred.
Familiarity with nuclear-specific regulatory requirements, design standards, and engineering processes is also preferred.
Structural Engineer (SE) license, the American Nuclear Society Certified Nuclear Professional (CNP) credential, relevant structural analysis certifications, or other related professional certifications are a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong knowledge of civil and structural engineering projects, codes and standards applicable to nuclear facilities.
Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g. SAP2000) and computer-aided design (CAD) software (e.g. SolidWorks, Revit, AutoCad).